Loisirs74 · Waterfalls & gorges
Waterfalls & gorges of Haute-Savoie: which ones to see?
The must-sees, from a quick 5-minute stop to a full hike — free or developed.
Haute-Savoie boasts dozens of waterfalls,
almost all freely accessible. Alongside them, a few
developed gorges (walkways, secured trails) are worth the ticket for the spectacle. Here,
14 free waterfalls and
4 paid gorges, ranked from the most accessible to the proper hike.
14 free4 developed gorgesfrom 5 min to 3 h
Developed gorges (paid, spectacular) · 4
Gorges du Fier
Lovagny
TownLovagny
StrollerNot admitted on footbridges
Gorges du Pont du Diable
La Vernaz
Price€19 adult / €14 (4–15)
TownLa Vernaz
Grotte et Cascade de Seythenex
Faverges-Seythenex · 📍 verified
PriceFrom €10 (adult)
Access time40 min (guided tour) + 30 min (waterfall circuit)
TownFaverges-Seythenex
Gorges de la Diosaz
Hike
Servoz
PriceAdult ~€7.50 · child 5-15 ~€4
Access time1h30 to 2h round trip
TownServoz
Freely accessible waterfalls (free) · 14
Cascade d'Angon
Quick stop
Talloires-Montmin
Access time30 min to 1 hour depending on starting point (Vérel or Angon)
TownTalloires-Montmin
StrollerNot suitable (steep trail, chains)
Cascade de Chedde
Quick stop
Passy
Access time5–10 min walk from parking
TownPassy
StrollerNot suitable (unmaintained trail, no accessibility)
Cascade de Doran
Quick stop
Sallanches · 📍 verified
Access time30 min walk from Burzier
TownSallanches
StrollerNot suitable (mountain trail)
Cascade de Nyon
Quick stop
Morzine · 📍 verified
Access time15 min on foot from parking
TownMorzine
StrollerNot suitable (natural trail)
Cascade de l'Arpenaz
Quick stop
Sallanches · 📍 verified
Access time10–15 min walk from the parking lot
TownSallanches
StrollerNot suitable (forest trail)
Cascade de la Belle au Bois
Quick stop
Megève
Access time30 min walk from town centre (including 15 min steep road)
TownMegève
StrollerNot suitable (technical trail, final descent with metal rungs)
Cascade de la Diomaz
Quick stop
Bellevaux
Access time30 min walk from car park
TownBellevaux
StrollerNot suitable
Cascade des Brochaux
Quick stop
Montriond
Access time30–40 min hike from Les Lindarets
TownMontriond
StrollerNot suitable (forest trail)
Cascade du Chinaillon
Quick stop
Grand-Bornand
Access time20 min walk from Chinaillon
TownGrand-Bornand
StrollerNot suitable (muddy terrain, steep trail)
Cascade du Dard
Quick stop
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Access time45 min walk from Chamonix town centre (Grépon car park), or 10 min from the tunnel access road car park
TownChamonix-Mont-Blanc
Cascade du Rouget
Quick stop
Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
Access time5–10 min from parking (summer) · 1h round-trip (winter, road closed)
TownSixt-Fer-à-Cheval
StrollerNot suitable (rocky trail)
Cascade Aventure
Hike
Morzine
PriceRates available upon request (06 83 19 21 18)
Access timeHalf-day or full day
TownMorzine
Cascade des Fours
Hike
Sallanches
Access time3 h – 4 h round trip from Lintre
TownSallanches
StrollerNot suitable
Cascades de Sixt Trail
Hike
Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
PriceFree all year round
Access time2 h 30 - 3 h
TownSixt-Fer-à-Cheval
StrollerNO (nature trail)
Prices and durations taken from the listings (facts.tarif / facts.duration fields). Nothing made up; "see listing" for the sourced details.
Frequently asked questions
Which waterfalls in Haute-Savoie are free?
The vast majority: 14 waterfalls are freely accessible all year, including the Arpenaz, the Diomaz, the Rouget and the Dard waterfall. Only the developed gorges (walkways, secured trails) charge admission.
Which gorge to visit in Haute-Savoie?
The Gorges du Fier (Lovagny) and the Gorges du Pont du Diable are the most spectacular, with suspended walkways — paid and seasonal. The Gorges de la Diosaz, near Servoz, are a fine option from ~7,50 €.
Are there easy waterfalls that are quick to reach?
Yes: the Chedde waterfall (5–10 min), the Arpenaz (10–15 min) or the Rouget can be reached in a few minutes' walk. Others, like the Sixt Waterfalls trail, are proper hikes (2 h 30 and more).
What is the most beautiful waterfall in Haute-Savoie?
The Rouget waterfall in Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, nicknamed the "Queen of the Alps", and the Arpenaz waterfall (listed) are among the most impressive. The choice mainly depends on how much effort you want to put in.