Cascade de la Fraîche

The Cascade de la Fraîche drops 80 meters through limestone formations, creating powerful water flows visible from designated observation points along the trail.

The waterfall flows over rocks from the Upper Cretaceous-Paleocene period, part of the Chloritic Marble formation that characterizes the Vanoise geological landscape.

The waterfall serves as a central point for outdoor activities in the Vanoise National Park, where hikers and climbers gather throughout the seasons.

The trail to reach the waterfall begins at Place du Barioz, following Chemin des Bieux to a marked bend with an information panel about the path.

Climbers on the Via Ferrata route cross directly above the cascading waters using a monkey bridge before descending through zip lines over the falls.

Location: Pralognan-la-Vanoise

Address: Cascade de la Fraîche, 73710 Pralognan-la-Vanoise, France 73710

GPS coordinates: 45.37860,6.73158

Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:12