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Sur Bayard par la Cascade
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Description
Discover the "Sur Bayard" waterfall in La Chapelle d'Abondance. Abundant in spring, thanks to the melting snow, and also in autumn, during the rainy period, it invites you to enjoy a moment of coolness during the summer.
An easy hike in the forest with a small difference in altitude, very pleasant during the hot weather.
In La Chapelle d'Abondance, the departure is at the Pont des Moulins. You will take the path (GR 5) which goes up on the left in the forest.
You will discover the Sur Bayard waterfall after about 5 minutes of walking.
You will then go up to the Sur Bayard chalet. The view is very beautiful on the ski area of Braitaz, Châtel and the Pointe du Morclan.
The return journey is by the same path.
In winter, a snowshoeing itinerary is also available.
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
Starting point
Date and time
- From 01/05/2026 to 30/11/2026
Additional information
Open period
From 01/05 to 30/11.
Accessible outside the snow season and according to weather conditions. Please check with the Tourist Office beforehand for current access conditions.
Recommended season: spring - summer - autumn.
Subject to favorable weather.
Updated by
Office de Tourisme Leman Mountains Explore - 12/12/2025
leman-mountains-explore.com
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Contact
Phone : 04 50 73 51 41
Email : lachapelledabondance@ot-peva.com
Location complements
Access from the free car park "Le Moulin" or by the path along the edges of the Dranse from various points of the village as well as from Châtel and Abondance.
Topo guides and map references
Topo guides references :
On sale in the tourist offices of the Abondance valley.
Map references :
Portes du Soleil hiking map in France and Switzerland
TOP 25 N°3528 ET Morzine Massif du Chablais Les Portes du Soleil
Type of land
Stone
Ground
Grit
Not suitable for strollers
Environments
Forest location
Mountain location
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ Departure: at La Chapelle d'Abondance, at the "Pont du Moulin" car park.
1/ Take the path (GR 5) which goes up on the left in the forest.
2/ After the waterfall, continue to "Sur Bayard".
3/ Return by the same path.
Animals
Yes. Pets accepted on a leash only.
