Hiking Trail: The Jourdy Cave

The Jourdy Cave is an unusual attraction in our valley. A spring with very cool water flows from its vast cavern.

A surprise awaits. The cave has been turned into a shrine dedicated to the Holy Family. A cool breeze wafts up from its depths.

For a long time, the Jourdy Cave served as a hiding place for the parish priests of Mieussy during the Reign of Terror (1792–1796). A plaque set into the cave wall commemorates the establishment of this sanctuary of the Holy Family on May 8, 1881.

IGN Map 3429 ET (Bonneville / Cluses / Le Faucigny)

The climb begins with a fairly steep trail and then continues along a narrow path that is just as steep. The trail is a Way of the Cross with thirteen stations.