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Saint Benoit Waterfall

Avrieux
Saint-Benoît Waterfall in Villarodin-Bourget - HMVT
  • Saint-Benoît Waterfall in Villarodin-Bourget - HMVT
  • Saint-Benoît Waterfall in Villarodin-Bourget - HMVT

Very easy to access along the Esseillon Forts tourist route D215, between Aussois and Avrieux, at the Saint-Benoît Chapel. The waterfall, 90 m high, and its small stream will refresh you like a giant mist.

Description

Picnic area and grassy beach.
Access road closed to all traffic in winter
Regulated road in the summer period: only in the direction up to the forts.

Environments

  • Mountain location
  • Village 2 km away
  • Waterside

Rates

Free access.

Opening period

From 01/01 to 31/12.

Location

Access road closed in winter - very limited parking.
In summer, the Saint Benoît waterfall is a 30-minute walk from the Avrieux Centre stop on line 1.

Animals

Pets allowed : Yes

Pets allowed with supplement: No

Saint Benoit Waterfall
  • Waterfall
RD215G 73500 Avrieux