The Grande Cascade de Barberine is a nice waterfall located at an altitude of 1324 meters above the tiny hamlet of Barberine on the far north-eastern end of the Vallorcine valley near the border with Switzerland. The waterfall is part of the Torrent de Barberine, a little river which originates at the Emosson Dam. Before the construction of the dam in 1924, the flow of the Torrent de Barberine was much stronger and the waterfall was much bigger. The Torrent de Barberine marks the border between France and Switzerland. Downstream from the Grande Cascade de Barberine you will find the Petite Cascade de Barberine near the hamlet of Barberine. The Torrent de Barberine includings its two waterfalls have become a popular canyoneering destinations.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this waterfall.
7
Our Rating
Good
Loop Trail:
A long discovery loop trail between Vallorcine and Finhaut visiting 3 waterfalls, a spectacular view point and a number of other points of interest along the way
Length
20.13km
When to Go
End May - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
6.0 - 9.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1381m / -1381m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
3.0 - 4.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
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Our Rating
Exceptional
Loop Trail:
A beautiful loop in the Montagne de Loriaz and the Montagne de Barberine taking you from Vallorcine to the Refuge de Loriaz and then traversing to the big Lac d'Emosson lake.
Length
13.25km
When to Go
Start Jun - Start Oct
Hiking Time
4.0 - 6.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1022m / -1022m
Kids
12+ Years old
Running Time
2.5 - 4.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
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Longitude:
6.9362
Latitude:
46.0551