• Sport

Hiking trail: from Lindarets Village to Brochaux Waterfall

An easy hike from Les Lindarets, known for its goats and traditional architecture, to the magnificent Cascade des Brochaux.
The path winds through the woods and you are lulled by the soothing murmur of a pretty river.

Sport Hiking trail: from Lindarets Village to Brochaux Waterfall Montriond

About

Departing from Montriond (74110)
Average length : 01h50
Total elevation gain : 125m
Vertical drop : 125m
Distance : 2.1km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

As you approach the Cascade des Brochaux, you can hear the gentle murmur of flowing water. The waterfall, a true natural gem, spills its waters into a natural pool. It's the ideal place for a relaxing break, a picnic in the heart of nature or simply to enjoy the comforting calm.

Way and back
Total elevation gain : 125m
Altitude max : 1576m
Vertical drop : 125m

Signs

Beige panels with black lettering and green arrows

Map references

Map: IGN TOP 25, 3528 ET, Morzine

Further informations

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    1/ Take the footpath on the left after the Restaurant le Chaudron (footpath sign).
    2/ When you reach the flat, continue uphill on the left, then turn right into the forest to reach the top station of the Ardent cable car.
    3/ Cross the track and take the path on the right above Les Alpages restaurant
    4/ Follow the fishermen's path into the forest, cross the bridge and continue on the right bank as far as the clearing.
    5/ Keep to the right as far as the forest entrance to reach the village of Les Brochaux and then the waterfall.

    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Adapted to all-terrain strollers

    - Choose your route according to your physical condition and the weather conditions.
    - Follow the instructions for signposting.
    - Take sufficient food and water with you. Mountain sports require a lot of energy.

    Pets welcome, but there is a free-roaming herd of goats in the village of Les Lindarets.

    Period of practice

    From 01/05 to 31/10.
    Accessible outside the snow season and subject to weather conditions. Check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions. Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
    Free ski lift on presentation of the Multi Pass card.

    Subject to favorable weather.

    Services
    • Pets welcome
    • Accessible via ski lift
    Equipments
    • Car park
    • Free car park
    • Public WC

    Access

    Les Lindarets 74110 Montriond
    Departing from : Montriond (74110)
    Latitude : 46.2106 - Longitude : 6.774342

    Start: footpath to the right of the Chaudron restaurant (footpath sign).
    > Access by car from Cluses or Thonon: D902 then D228. Car park at the entrance to the village of Les Lindarets.
    In July and August, traffic restrictions make it difficult to get to Les Lindarets by car, so it's best to either walk up the path from the Ardent car park (Ardent aux Lindarets), or take the Ardent cable car (you can then take the free little train to the village of Les Lindarets from the cable car arrival station).

    More informations

    Information update on 03/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de la Vallée d'Aulps