Cave & Waterfall of Seythenex

The Cave & Waterfall of Seythenex (Grotte & Cascade de Seythenex) are natural sites at the foot of the Bauges mountains, down from Col de Tamié and Pointe de la Sambuy. The waterfall is formed by the Saint-Ruph torrent which pours from 45 meters high into large pools, on the way to Lake Annecy. A footbridge and staircases enable visitors to walk up to the top of the waterfall. As to the cave, it is the only one open to the general public in Haute Savoie. It has 1km of galeries and passages, with 250m accessible as part of a guided tour.

Above, stairs to the footbridge on top of the waterfall.

Above, view from the top of the main waterfall.

Above, smaller waterfall.

Above, ziplining above the waterfall.

Above, entrance of the cave, waiting for the guide.

Above, La Tournette and Aravis from the entrance of the site.