The Chavannettes waterfalls, or “Chutes de Chavanettes”, are located in the Glâne district, near the medieval town of Rue. They are also known as the Broye waterfalls, or “Chutes de la Broye”, in reference to the river that shapes them.
Formed by several small torrents in the Pre-Alps of Fribourg, the Broye River appears in Semsales and flows between the canton of Fribourg and the canton of Vaud, as it goes through Palézieux, Moudon and Payerne and then Lake Murten and bypass the Mont-Vully before flowing into Lake Neuchâtel.
The Chavannettes waterfalls are an idyllic spot for a family outing on a river during summer.
Access to the falls is prohibited to vehicles. Access must be on foot or by bicycle from the city of Rue. No access is possible from the left bank (cliffs).
Information
Office du Tourisme de Romont et sa région, Rue du Château 112, 1680, Romont
Rue du Château 112
1680 Romont
Properties of the itinerarie
Type of activity: Family
Difficulty: Easy
Duration: 00:20
Distance: 1 km
Ascent/Descent: +3m / -98m
Altitude min./max.: 562m / 657m
