08 August 2022 | Tourism, Nature
The Waterfalls of Saut du Loup, Gourdon
On holiday in the Alpes-Maritimes in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur? Discover the Saut du Loup waterfalls in Gourdon in the high country of Nice. You will be able to see the waterfalls as well as the large pots. A panoramic point of view makes it possible to appreciate the 90m height of the falls. The place is magical, it has been classified as a "Historic Site and Monument" since 2016. A private natural place whose access is 1 euro.
Hours: all year round from 10am to 7pm. There is also a restaurant on site open all year round.
Getting there: Route des Gorges du Loup, 06620 Gourdon More information: https://cascades-sautduloup.com
Nearby, other natural sites are interesting to discover:
Vegay waterfall & Aiglun clue
The Clue d'Aiglon site has gorges 200m to 400m high. Impressive. The Vegay waterfall is over 140m high. The hike is easy and is done in stages. Beware however of the last level, which is more of a climb. Getting there and more info: https://www.destinationbalades.com/2015/la-cascade-de-vegay/
The Clue de Riolan
One of the most beautiful canyon in France. Ideal for a day of canyoning. White limestone cliffs and turquoise waters, an absolute change of scenery. Getting there: between La Sigale and Aiglun.
Two canyoning addresses: http://funtrip-canyoning.fr/fiche-technique/clue-du-riolan-vallee-de-lesteron/ and https://canyoning.gorgesduverdon.eu/canyoning-a-nice-dans-la-clue-du-riolan
Courmes waterfall
Located in Courmes, right next to the Saut du Loup, in the hollow of the Pic des Courmettes. It is called "the petrifying", this natural waterfall is more than 40 m high.
Possibility of water ride: https://www.ailements.fr/canyoning-dans-les-alpes-maritimes/cascades-courmes/