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Cascade des Poux
From the Rosière lake, an hour's botanical trail through luminous forest leads to the pools of the Poux waterfall — free, waymarked, and to be avoided in heavy rain, as the sheet itself says.
At a glance
Type
Waterfall
Access
Free
Best season
1 May – 31 October
Parking
Cimes Blanches advised + shuttle
Animals
Accepted
Town
Courchevel
Winter access
closed
What is Cascade des Poux
The Cascade des Poux is reached from the Rosière lake (Courchevel Moriond, Avals valley) by the botanical trail: about 1 h and 2.7 km return, easy, around a hundred metres of climb, up to 1,645 m. 'In this luminous forest, the water's closeness is restful. Along the way, discover varied, rare and protected species', writes Courchevel Tourisme. Three large pools form the waterfall.
The site is free, open 'from 1 May to 31 October' subject to fair weather, and animals are accepted. The official warning deserves repeating as it stands: 'Do not set out in heavy rainfall'. Parking at La Rosière being 'sometimes complicated', the official advice is to park at the covered Cimes Blanches car park (free in summer) in Courchevel Moriond and take the shuttle to the site entrance.
Activities
What you can do here
Practical
Practical information
Route
≈ 1 h · 2.7 km return · easy · +100 m · max alt. 1,645 m · waymarked, GPX online
Season
1 May to 31 October, subject to fair weather
Safety
'Do not set out in heavy rainfall' (official sheet)
Parking
Covered Cimes Blanches car park advised (free in summer) + shuttle
Contact
Courchevel Tourisme · +33 4 79 08 00 29
When to visit
When to visit
From 1 May to 31 October, outside heavy-rain spells. The trail is waymarked and the GPX track downloadable from the official sheet. On site, the Rosière lake, its Père Fritsch botanical trail and its beginners' via ferrata round out the outing.
Winter
Winter season
Winter access window
Closed (road shut in winter) — Live status: savoie-route.fr
Winter infrastructure
Not specified
Snow panorama
Not specified
Equipment mandated
Loi Montagne II — winter tyres or chains required (1 Nov – 31 Mar)
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How long is the walk?
About 1 h for 2.7 km return from the Rosière lake car park, easy, around a hundred metres of climb (official Courchevel Tourisme sheet).
Where do you park?
Parking at La Rosière is 'sometimes complicated': the official advice is the covered Cimes Blanches car park (free in summer) in Courchevel Moriond, then the shuttle to the site entrance.
Is there any danger?
The official sheet's warning: 'Do not set out in heavy rainfall'. Opening is announced subject to fair weather.
Are dogs allowed?
Yes, 'animals accepted' per the official sheet — the site lies outside the Vanoise national park's core.
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