Cascade d'Ars

Cascade d’Ars, sometimes written as Cascade d’Arse, is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in France. It has all the characteristics of a magnificent waterfall: a lush woodland setting, fast-flowing water gushes, and a mind-blowing drop of about 250 meters. This waterfall's three unique portions add to its visual appeal.

This waterfall was both impressive and memorable mostly because of its unique shape where it plunged in a classic drop before fanning out and then converging once again as it cascaded its way towards the neighboring spa town of Aulus-Les-Bains. The Cascade d'Ars is particularly magnificent in the late spring since melting snow acts as the source of water flow (May and June). The Cascade d'Ars is accessible from the village of Aulus-Les-Bains through a short stroll through a forested valley and mountain path. The out-and-back journey covers around eight kilometers require a 660-meter climb and last about four hours in total.