Cascade de Courmes

Cascade de Courmes is an awesome waterfall in Gorges de Loup near Courmes in Alpes Maritimes, France.

At Cagnes sur Mere (A8 near Nice) take the exit to Vence (D2). At Vence take the D2210/D6 to Courmes. Cascade de Courmes is located along the road but there aren’t many parking spots.

Cascade de Courmes has a single drop of 60 meters and is very popular for canyoning. The base of the waterfall, where the water drops in an emerald pool, is very scenic.

For a walk to the top of Cascade de Courmes you have to start from Courmes : In Courmes keep right until you see a sign to a restaurant La Cascade (18% going down). Turn right onto a small road and drive on to the end.

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About Cascade de Courmes

CountryFrance
RegionAlpes/Alpes Maritimes
LocationCourmes-Gourdon le Bosquet
RiverVallon du Bès
Height60m
Latitude43.741892
Longitude7.000733
Best visitSpring-after rainfall
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