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Best waterfalls in France
4 hand-picked waterfalls in France, with photos, maps, trail stats and site-specific safety guidance. Tap any card to see directions, height, and visit tips.
Gavarnie Falls
Gavarnie, Occitanie
Mainland France's tallest waterfall in the Cirque de Gavarnie.
422m·No reviews yet·219been
Cascade du Hérisson
Ménétrux-en-Joux, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Series of seven Jura waterfalls.
65m·No reviews yet·237been
Cascade des Tufs
Les Planches-près-Arbois, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Tufa curtain in the Jura — a photographer's dream.
15m·No reviews yet·127been
Cascade d'Ars
Aulus-les-Bains, Occitanie
Three-drop Ariège plunge — a Pyrenean classic hike.
246m·No reviews yet·348been
Safety first
Read safety tipsStay safe at every waterfall
Wet rocks, hidden currents and fast-changing weather catch out experienced hikers every year. Read our quick safety guide before you head out.