How to hike to Cascade d’Angon near Annecy, France

On a trip to Lake Annecy, a hike to Cascade d’Angon is one of the best things to do, and a perfect mini-adventure! Just a short trip outside of Annecy, the scenic trail leads you up to an impressive waterfall that’s hidden in the surrounding forest.

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about hiking to Cascade d’Angon, including how to get there, what to expect on the trail, and tips to make the most of your visit. Whether you’re staying in Annecy or just passing through, it’s well worth making time for this waterfall walk.

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How to get to Cascade d’Angon

Cascade d’Angon lies between the towns of Talloires and Angon on Lake Annecy, and the start point is on the outskirts of Angon. You can reach Cascade d’Angon from Annecy by public transport, or drive from wherever you are staying.

By car

If driving, make your way to Talloires or Angon and park in either of the towns. You can then make the short walk on foot to the starting point.

You can also drive to Verel and park there. This town is north of Cascade d’Angon, and you’ll start on a different path, which joins the main hike around two-thirds of the way up.

By public transport

To get to Cascade d’Angon from Annecy, take the bus from Gare Quai Nord (by the train station). You’re looking for bus 20, and it runs roughly every hour. Make sure you check the most recent timetable to plan your transport.

You can get off in either Talloires or Angon, depending on your preference. If you want to explore the town of Talloires before your hike, get off at Ecoles – you can then have a wander, grab a bite to eat, and admire the beautiful Baie de Talloires. When you’re ready to start the hike, head to the starting point below, which is around a 15-minute walk from Talloires.

Otherwise, stay on the bus until Angon and you’ll have a five-minute walk back to the start point.

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The starting point

To start hiking Cascade d’Angon, turn off Route d’Angon onto Route des Vignes at the point shown below.

Then, take the first left onto Chemin Rural d’Angon à la Pirraz. It’s a stone path with a small sign.

The hike to Cascade d’Angon

Once you turn onto Chemin Rural d’Angon à la Pirraz, the path to the top of Cascade d’Angon is straightforward. There is one turn off, where the route from Verel joins the main path, but it’s signposted and you should carry on straight.

While the path is not difficult to navigate, it is moderately steep – the elevation gain up to Cascade d’Angon is around 300m over 1.3km. With that in mind, it will naturally take much longer to ascend than descend, and the 3km round trip will take around 2 hours, potentially longer.

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At the summit

Once you near the top of the Cascade d’Angon hike, a path with railings appears so you can make your way to the waterfalls. The path passes under some rock faces and is steep at points. It’s not difficult, but keep in mind that the path can get slippery sometimes with water from the falls.

You’ll pass under a smaller waterfall, as well as some beautiful viewpoints of Lake Annecy below, before you reach the viewing platform for the main waterfall.

When you’re finished at the summit, follow the same path all the way back to the bottom!

Tips for hiking Cascade d’Angon

Cascade d’Angon is considered an easy hike, meaning you don’t need any specialist equipment or experience. Here are a few top tips that may help you on the way.

Take care at the top of the hike

At the top of Cascade d’Angon, take care along the railed path. There are steeper areas, with rocks to scramble, and you may have to duck under some rock faces. Additionally, the path sometimes gets wet and slippery thanks to the force from the waterfall.

It’s still easily navigated as long as you hold onto the railings and ropes, take your time, and watch your step. Take extra care with children or anyone with reduced mobility.

Wear appropriate shoes and clothing

When it comes to shoes, trainers are fine for the hike, as long as they have decent grip. Hiking shoes or boots would also work well.

Clothing-wise, my top tip is just to make sure your outfit is comfortable. You don’t need to be in a full hiking outfit (I did the hike in jeans), but you’ll need to be able to move around in your clothes.