Loisirs 73 · Savoie waterfalls
Waterfalls & gorges of Savoie: which to see?
Seven waterfalls and gorges of Savoie, from the Chartreuse to the Maurienne — access, timing and season, from official sources.
Most waterfalls are free to access; only the Cirque de Saint-Même has paid parking in season. The gorges du Sierroz run along footbridges, and the cascade de Saint-Benoît lines the Esseillon forts road.
6 free access1 paid parkingChartreuse · Bauges · Maurienne
Free access · 6
Cascade de la Fraîche
Pralognan-la-Vanoise
AccessFree
Season15 May – 30 October
Cascade du Morel
Grand-Aigueblanche
AccessFree
SeasonJune to September
Cascade de Saint-Benoît
Avrieux
AccessFree
SeasonSummer (road open, uphill direction)
Grande cascade de la Doria
Saint-Jean-d'Arvey
AccessFree
Season1 May – 31 October
Gorges du Sierroz and cascade de Grésy
Grésy-sur-Aix
AccessFree
SeasonYear-round
Cascade du Pissieu
Le Châtelard
AccessFree
SeasonStrongest flow at snowmelt and after storms
Paid parking in season · 1
Cirque de Saint-Même
Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont
AccessFree (paid parking in season)
SeasonApril – September (toll); free access the rest of the year
Data from the pages (access, loop times) verified with the tourist offices and the Parc naturel régional des Bauges.
Frequently asked questions
Which waterfall to see near Chambéry?
The grande cascade de la Doria overlooks Chambéry via a short loop, and the gorges du Sierroz at Grésy-sur-Aix run along footbridges — both are close to the city.
Are the waterfalls free?
Six of the seven are free. Only the Cirque de Saint-Même has paid parking in season; access to the site itself stays free.
Can you go with children?
The gorges du Sierroz and several short loops suit families; other waterfall trails need more care. Each page gives the timing and elevation.