Cascade Saint-Benoît, Natural waterfall near Saint-Benoît Chapel in Aussois, France
The Saint-Benoît Waterfall creates a 90-meter vertical drop, forming a water curtain that cascades down the rocky mountain face in the French Alps.
The waterfall stands near the Esseillon Forts, a network of military fortifications that protected the former border between France and the Kingdom of Sardinia.
The waterfall represents a natural landmark in the Haute-Maurienne region, connecting the mountain communities of Aussois and Avrieux through shared natural heritage.
Visitors can reach the waterfall via the D215 tourist road, which operates with regulated uphill-only traffic during summer months.
The constant flow of water creates a natural mist around the site, establishing a specific microclimate in the surrounding mountain environment.
Location: Aussois
Address: Cascade Saint-Benoît, 73500 Avrieux, France 73500
GPS coordinates: 45.22203,6.72806
Latest update: March 10, 2025 08:43
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