About This Waterfall
La Cascade d'Arpenaz is France's answer to Switzerland's famous Staubbachfall. The falls drop a total of just under 1200 feet, the largest drop falling for just under 900 feet itself, making it one of the tallest vertical waterfalls in France. At peak discharge the stream shoots out away from the cliff and free falls far enough from the cliff that it regularly gets blown around by the wind and can even be blown upwards. At lower flows wind gusts may dissipate the waterfall entirely before it reaches the valley floor.
Waterfall Details
Waterfall Form
Tiered Plunges
Total Height
1,199ft
Tallest Drop
886ft
Number of Drops
3
Run
350ft
Avg Width
50ft
Max Width
100ft
Pitch
90°
Magnitude
72.59
High Flow
50cfs
Low Flow
10cfs
Getting There
Address
XJGR+FP Sallanches, France
GPS Coordinates
45.976208, 6.641815
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Tips
Best photos during golden hour or after rain.
A hike may be required to reach the falls.
Safety Info
Stay on marked trails. Rocks near waterfalls are extremely slippery.
Never swim at the top of a waterfall. Strong currents can be deceptive.
Respect the environment. Pack out everything you bring in.