Glandieu Waterfall

Work on the Glandieu waterfall site.

Starting August 25, 2025, the Bugey-Sud community of communes will launch a major project to redevelop the Glandieu natural site, classified and labeled a Sensitive Natural Area (ENS) in the Ain department.

Objectives:
Secure access to the site and limit antisocial behavior.
Improve visitor reception conditions.
Enhance the natural and architectural heritage.
Revitalize the hamlet and support the local economy.

Main developments:
Creation of a secure promenade-belvedere with a view of the waterfall.
Partial rehabilitation of the former marble works: roof, gable, and development of an area for markets and events.
Security work on the cliffs (purges, fencing) to ensure everyone’s safety.

Projected work schedule:
September to October 2025: Cliff safety.
October 2025 to spring 2026: Landscaping and work on the building.

We thank you for your understanding during the construction period.
This project will better accommodate visitors while preserving this exceptional natural site!

A remarkable photo spot throughout the year, the Glandieu waterfall is easy to access.

Two parking lots have been arranged outside the small village of Glandieu. It is not possible to park in the immediate vicinity of the waterfall.

A few minutes from the ViaRhôna cycling route that connects Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean sea following the Rhone river, Glandieu waterfall is an unmissable detour on this bicycle route!

To preserve it, swimming, picnicking and dogs are prohibited on site.

©Cascade de Glandieu|Philippe Meunier - Saint Thomas TV

©ViaRhôna - Plan d'eau de Brégnier Cordon|Un Monde à Vélo

Hiking around the waterfall

Discover the waterfall of Glandieu during a hike or a bike ride:

The cycling loop along the water between the Rhone and Guiers is a bike loop with a length of 21 km practicable in hybrid bike, mountain bike, gravels starting from the water plan of Cuchet to Murs-et-Gelignieux. Riding largely on the ViaRhôna bike route, it follows the Rhone River in the Haut Rhone nature reserve as well as the Guiers to Saint-Genix-sur-Guiers.
The Water Trail (circuit de l’eau) is a 7 km hike between the village of Brégnier-Cordon and the hamlet of Glandieu. Short, but sporty, this walk offers several panoramic views of the Rhone and its nature reserve.

Find these and many other routes in the region on the free Ainoutdoor platform and app.

Cycling tour : Along the water between Rhône and Guiers

Hiking: le sentier de l'eau

Focus on...

Store of local products

Quand on sème in Glandieu

At a stone’s throw from the Glandieu waterfall, the Quand on sème store has the productions of Géraldine Dunand’s farm and those of nearby producers.

In this store of local products, you will find fresh products (cheeses, cold cuts etc), fruit juices, cider, beer, oils and vinegar, flours, coffee, herbal teas and teas, spices, honey, saffron, coulis, foie gras and terrines.

Groceries, ice cream, drinks and coffee are available to take away or to consume on the spot, on the terrace in front of the store.

More about Quand on sème

FAQ

Can we swim in the Glandieu waterfall?
No, the Glandieu waterfall is a sensitive natural area, it is forbidden to swim or barbecue.
What to do in Glandieu after visiting the waterfall?
After contemplating the waterfall, it is possible to discover the wide choice of local products in the store Quand on Sème, to discover the workshops of Tamlin!”
For more sensations, the leisure base Exo 3D opens its doors to you less than 5 minutes to make you discover the towed buoy, water skiing, wakeboarding, etc.
The Maison d’Izieu memorial, a place of life that has become a national memory, offers guided tours and permanent and temporary exhibitions.
The Caveau Martin-Barbaz located in Izieu warmly welcomes you for tastings of its organic wine certified AB. Bugey white: Chardonnay, Roussette. Red Bugey : Pinot, Mondeuse. Bugey rosé. Bugey traditional method white and rosé. By appointment at +336 81 54 38 95.
Does the Glandieu waterfall flow all year round?
Yes, the Glandieu waterfall flows continuously all year round.