The best waterfalls in Haute-Savoie, ranked openly

60 m waterfall accessible via secure trail in 30 min to 1 hour from Angon, Vérel or Talloires. Free access year-round above Lake Annecy.

Heart-shaped waterfall in Passy-Chedde, formed by the Ugine torrent. 5 min walk from free parking. Free access year-round, classified natural site.

70 m waterfall classified since 1909, visible from the valley or 30 min walk from Burzier. Free access year-round in Sallanches, Haute-Savoie.

270 m waterfall overlooking Sallanches, 3rd highest in France and 1st in the Alps. Protected site since 1991, S-shaped rock fold, summer swimming. Free access.

30 m waterfall in a forest near Megève town centre. 30 min walk access, equipped footbridge. Summer opening only. Free entry.

Waterfall with natural potholes and Chartreux cross, 30 min walk from Vallon Lake. Free access year-round in Bellevaux, Haute-Savoie.

10 m waterfall in a gorge near Morzine, accessible in 15 min on foot from the cable car. Beginner canyoning site. Free access year-round.

30 m waterfall with natural pool, 30–40 min hike from Les Lindarets. Free access year-round in Vallée d'Aulps, Haute-Savoie.

Mountain waterfall fed by the Gouille des Fours, at the foot of Pierre Fendue in the Aravis massif. Free access, demanding hike, Sallanches.

30-meter waterfall on the Nant du Chinaillon, accessible in 20 minutes' walk from Chinaillon. Local legend, sculpted gorges, easy walk year-round.

20 m waterfall at 1,233 m altitude near the Mont-Blanc tunnel entrance. Free access, 45 min walk from Chamonix centre, views of the Aiguilles Rouges.

80 m waterfall nicknamed 'Queen of the Alps', accessible year-round from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval. Free access, parking, GR5 trails, Giffre Valley.

The largest alpine cirque with 500-700m cliffs and 30+ waterfalls in spring. Marked trails, paid parking, free access to Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval.

The Cascade mystérieuse in Le Grand-Bornand: a drop of around thirty metres (~30 m) through a narrow gorge of the Nant du Chinaillon, a 20-minute walk through the beech forest from the Envers du Chinaillon. Free access, a founding legend and verified information.

A little-known waterfall near Faverges: 30 min there and back, 600 m of walking, free access all year round. Route, parking and verified tips.

Only cave open to the public in Haute-Savoie. Guided underground tour 40 min, 40 m waterfall and zip-lines. Adult ticket €10. Open April–September.

Fier canyon, footbridges 25 m above the torrent and the free Chemin des Châteaux loop. In Lovagny, 10 km from Annecy, Haute-Savoie.

Spectacular Dranse gorges at La Vernaz, explored on walkways. Open daily April–September, even in the rain. Prices, hours and access.