Ivoray - Sur le Mont

The Gorges du Giffre, at the Pont du Diable, is a highly aesthetic canyon, which produces extraordinary light when the sun is in the right direction. These mythical gorges are steep-sided with a rather horizontal profile.The geological formation of the Gorges du Giffre is formed by a lock, known as a glacial cluse. In the lower valley, the limestone folds are oriented perpendicular to the valley axis. In the Quaternary era, these limestones offered greater resistance to erosion by the glacier. The glacier was only able to punctually carve through the layers. The kettles were dug out later, by repeated movements of water and pebbles.

Passing by the Viaduct, you can descend to the Pont du Diable, where you'll find this grotto dedicated to the Virgin Mary.The grotto was blessed on October 6, 1940. The statue of Notre Dame de Lourdes was carried in procession from the church. It was erected in thanksgiving to Our Lady for her protection of the parish against the bombardments and for the Mieusserand soldiers. On August 15, parishioners go to pray at the grotto, where the Assumption mass is sometimes celebrated.

The Pont du Diable is the smallest bridge crossing the Giffre. From this emblematic bridge in Mieussy, you can enjoy a bird's-eye view of the gorge. Under the bridge, the gorge is 4 metres wide and 9 metres deep.It is ideal for canyoning, kayaking and fishing.