Villard-sur-Bienne is home to a remarkable underground attraction: the large gallery of the Grotte de la Pontoise is 120 m long, 10 to 20 m wide, and 8 to 20 m high. Its entrance is secured by a barred gate; the site also features a sturdy metal ladder, an information panel, and discreet trail markers, making it particularly suitable for an exploratory tour. Inside are bright clay deposits of glacial origin, whose fine layering has been exposed in places by small streams.
Nature
The 70 m-high Pissevieille waterfall can be seen from Villard-sur-Bienne in rainy weather. The flat terrain around Villard-sur-Bienne, between the Bienne gorges and the wooded slopes, is characterized by open pastureland with hedges and groups of trees.
Cycling route
Le Balcon de la Bienne – 87N runs above the Bienne gorges, crosses the Joux Devant forest, and follows the shore of Lac de l’Abbaye. The route descends to Villard-sur-Bienne and then leaves the village toward Morez. At 35.3 km long, it is a very difficult mountain-bike loop with a duration of 3.5 hours and approximately 975 m of ascent.
Geographical location
In Villard-sur-Bienne, the buildings are fairly sparsely distributed along the main road. Crêt à la Dame is a mountain in the wider region around Villard-sur-Bienne. Petit Montrond, La Dôle, and Mont Rond are each classified there as summits.
Culture
The railway gatekeeper’s house with level crossing no. 46 on the Andelot–La Cluse railway line in Chavon, Villard-sur-Bienne, was built between November 12, 1909, and August 10, 1912. The Ancienne Abbaye de Saint-Claude is a monastery in the vicinity of Villard-sur-Bienne. The wider region also includes Château Grillet, a castle, as well as the Abbaye de Balerne and the Abbaye de Chezery, both historical sites.
If you have chosen Villard-sur-Bienne as your place to stay, you can find accommodations.
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