Cirque de Saint-Même, Glacial cirque in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, France.
The Cirque de Saint-Même displays four waterfalls flowing through a 500-meter limestone amphitheater, creating cascades from an underground spring at 900 meters elevation.
Glacial movements over thousands of years carved this natural amphitheater in the Chartreuse massif, forming deep limestone cliffs and establishing the source of Guiers Vif river.
The surrounding Alpine villages maintain traditional mountain architecture while local producers craft regional cheeses and natural products from the Chartreuse mountains.
The circular trail takes one and a half hours to complete, with paid parking available and marked paths leading to three accessible waterfalls through forest sections.
The site features four distinct waterfalls named Cascade des Sources, Grande Cascade, Cascade Isolée, and Pisse du Guiers, each flowing within the limestone formations.
Location: Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont
Address: Cirque de Saint-Même, 73670 Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont, France 73670 Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont
GPS coordinates: 45.39152,5.89094
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:40
The Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region contains natural paths, waterfalls and historical buildings. Here you will find medieval castles, volcanic peaks and caves. The region includes the Massif Central, alpine plateaus and gothic architecture.
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