Pissevache

Pissevache is a waterfall in Vernayaz that drops from a height of 116 meters, carrying water from the Salanfe River down the rock face. The water flows wildly over the cliffs and disappears at the base where it joins the Rhône River.

The site was first recorded in 1794 when early explorers were mapping the Swiss Alps and discovered this powerful water feature. Over the centuries it attracted travelers who visited to witness this natural wonder.

The name comes from local language and references the waterfall's appearance in a way that has mattered to people in the region for generations. Visitors today see how the place draws artists and photographers who come to work in this landscape.

Access is through a short walking path from the parking area near the former Cascade restaurant, where visitors follow a marked trail to the viewing platform. Morning visits offer the best light conditions as sunlight filters through the water spray.

Water volume peaks in spring and summer when mountain snow melts, making the waterfall most powerful during these seasons. On clear mornings rainbows form in the water mist where sunlight passes through the falling spray.

Location: Vernayaz

Address: Pissevache, 1904 Vernayaz, Switzerland

GPS coordinates: 46.14402,7.02805

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54