The Cascade de Combe Noir is a beautiful waterfall at the southern end of the Montjoie Valley south from the Notre Dame de la Gorge. The Montjoie Valley runs from Saint-Gervais to Les Contamines and futher south to the Col du Bonhomme, south-west from Chamonix.
The waters of the Cascade de Combe Noir come from the Torrent de Tre la Tete which is formed at the bottom of the Tre la Tete Glacier. From there the waters flow into the Bonnant river which then flows northwards and meets the Arve near Le Fayet.
The waterfall itself has a nice drop and its beauty comes from the deep gully that that water has cut out in the surrounding rock. It is very similar to the Cascade du Pont Romain which lies further downstream to the west but this one has a bigger water drop. There is a viewing deck and a bridge.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
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Our Rating
Exceptional
Loop Trail:
Absolutely beautiful trail with a gorgeous church and a couple of really nice waterfalls in beautiful forests and open fields. Great variety in absolutely amazing scenery.
Length
8.9km
When to Go
Start May - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
2.5 - 4.0 Hours
Elevation +
+493m / -493m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
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Longitude:
6.7224
Latitude:
45.7801