Lillaz waterfalls, waterfalls in Cogne, Aosta Valley
The Cascades de Lillaz is a waterfall system near Cogne in the Aosta Valley. It consists of multiple water drops flowing over rocky steps, with three major falls creating natural pools where water collects before continuing downstream.
The falls formed over millennia through the erosive action of mountain streams on steep slopes. Local communities have witnessed these waterfalls as a natural feature throughout their recorded history.
The falls hold significance in local storytelling, where water was once believed to bring good fortune and support the land's fertility. Today, visitors experience the site as a gathering place where the sound of flowing water creates a space for quiet reflection.
Access starts from a free parking area near the village and follows a marked trail through the forest. The first falls are reachable in about 15 minutes, with metal steps aiding steeper sections, while the full round trip takes approximately one hour.
During winter months, the water freezes into ice and attracts ice climbers who ascend the frozen falls using ice axes and crampons. This transforms the site into an entirely different experience with dramatic white scenery.
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