The Sautadou waterfall at Saint Remèze
A waterfall of great natural beauty
The Sautadou waterfall is near Vallon pont d’Arc, between Saint Remèze and Gras, in the Ardèche. You’ll find it below the road, 500m before the hamlet of Helys. This small canyon offers an easy introduction to abseiling in a beautiful natural setting. The rock is covered in tufa, giving it a lovely ochre colour.
The Combe Rouvière stream only flows for a few days a year, after a long period of rain. The river rises at the foot of the Dent de Rez. There is a small pool of water downstream of the bridge where you can take a dip. This is followed, 10m further on, by another where jumping is still impossible. This is followed by a third waterfall, a pretty abseil down a narrow, twisting gully.
The Sautadou waterfall is a veritable natural gem in the heart of the region’s unspoilt countryside. This spectacular waterfall, nestling in Mediterranean greenery, is a sight to behold for visitors who venture here. Rising from the rocky heights, the waters of the cascade tumble down gracefully, forming brilliant jets of foam that glisten in the sunlight. The atmosphere is spellbinding, with the soothing murmur of the water mingling with the song of birds and cicadas and the gentle rustle of leaves in the wind. At the foot of the Dent de Rez, Saint Remèze is a small village close to the Ardèche gorges.
The Sautadou waterfall, a haven of freshness and tranquillity
The Sautadou waterfall offers a haven of freshness and tranquillity, ideal for a nature break. Visitors can stroll along the canyon. Give yourself over to the contemplation of this natural spectacle. Venture into the natural pools to cool off on hot summer days.
Beyond its striking beauty, the Sautadou waterfall embodies the richness and diversity of the Ardèche landscape. It offers travellers the opportunity to reconnect with nature and experience moments of wonder and fulfilment in the heart of this little corner of paradise.
Accommodation in Saint-Remèze
Saint Remèze is only half an hour from Mas de la Fontenette, so you might as well make the most of our magnificent gite in the Ardèche, with its heated swimming pool and wellness area.
Itinerary Mas de la Fontenette – Cascade du Sautadou
Allow half an hour’s drive from Mas de la Fontenette (4-star holiday accommodation in the heart of the Ardèche gorges with swimming pool, spa, sauna, exercise bike, table football and petanque area). Here is the Googlemaps itinerary.
