Saut du Day (Vallorbe)

Switzerland, Vaud

Summary: Saut du Day (or Cascade du Day) is a waterfall on the River L'Orbe near Vallorbe, which is accessed by a short hiking trail.

How to get there: Trail from Highway 9 or from Le Day railway station
Walking distance to waterfall: 1.7km (return)
Duration: <1 hour
Grade: Easy
Type of Swim: River
Type of waterfall: Cascade
Waterfall Rating: 2.5/5
Height of falls: 12m

Saut du Day (also known as Cascade du Day) is a waterfall near Vallorbe and Ballaigues, in the west of Switzerland. The L’Orbe river cascades over a series of rocky ledges into a large pool, with a pebbly beach. You can swim beneath the falls – if you don’t mind the cold water!

Getting to Saut du Day

Follows signs from Le Day railway station towards Gorge de l’Orbe, which is on the other side of the main road. Le Day is about 95km (1 hour) from Berne or 50km (40min) from Lausanne by car, and easy to access by train.