Cascades du Mont-Dore

The Grande Cascade waterfall drops 30 meters over basalt columns, creating a powerful stream that flows from the high plateaus of Durbise at 1,450 meters elevation.

The waterfall has remained a central feature of Mont-Dore since the 19th century, when the town emerged as a thermal destination for European travelers.

Local residents maintain numerous marked trails leading to observation points near the cascade, preserving traditional hiking routes through the volcanic landscape.

The round-trip hike to the cascade takes approximately 90 minutes, starting from the cemetery parking area in the Prends-toi-Garde hamlet north of Mont-Dore.

During spring, melting snow from the volcanic plateaus increases the water volume, transforming the cascade into a thundering display visible from multiple vantage points.

Location: Mont-Dore

GPS coordinates: 45.58333,2.81667

Latest update: May 28, 2025 16:32