Cascade de Miraumont

Cascade de Miraumont is a small, tucked-away waterfall in the Vosges mountains, hidden in the forest above Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont, just a few kilometers from Remiremont. It rarely makes the front page of regional guides, yet it rewards the short detour, especially in spring and autumn when the stream carries more water.

Where exactly is the waterfall?

The waterfall sits within the commune of Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont, in the Vosges department, in the Grand Est region of eastern France. Its water comes from the Seux stream, a small tributary of the Moselle river, fed by the Fossard massif. The cascade lies near the place known as Saint-Romary, at an elevation of roughly 490 meters, not far from the Sainte-Claire chapel.

How did this waterfall form?

Miraumont owes its existence to the geology of the Vosges. The waterfall formed where a block of old Hercynian granite partially collapsed, a process linked to the tectonic stresses that reached the heart of the Vosges massif during the uplift of the Alps, around 60 million years ago. As a result, the Seux stream now drops over a rock step roughly twenty meters high — a modest but striking cascade, set among damp, dense forest.

How do you get to the waterfall?

A trail marked by the Club Vosgien hiking association leads to the cascade. The easiest approach by car ends at the Auberge de Saint-Romary, where a parking area sits on the opposite side of the road from the inn's entrance. From there, following the club's trail markers, the walk down to the waterfall takes only about ten minutes, making Miraumont one of the more accessible waterfalls in this part of the Vosges.

The cascade is also a stop on longer hiking routes. A popular option links Remiremont, the Pont des Fées (Fairies' Bridge), and Cascade de Miraumont — a route that has earned strong ratings from hikers on outdoor trail platforms, with dozens of favorable reviews.

Who is this hike suited for?

Because the walk down from the parking area is short, the waterfall works well as a family outing or a quick break during a longer day on the local Club Vosgien network. Visitors planning a fuller day out can pair Miraumont with a stop in Remiremont itself and a visit to the nearby Pont des Fées, turning the trip into a more complete loop through this eastern corner of the Vosges.

When is the best time to visit?

Flow in the Seux stream depends on the season and recent rainfall, so the waterfall is at its most impressive after wet spells, typically in spring and autumn. In summer, when water levels drop, the cascade can look considerably thinner, though the surrounding forest still makes for a pleasant, shaded stop.

Frequently asked questions

How tall is the Cascade de Miraumont? The waterfall drops about twenty meters, formed where a section of granite rock collapsed.

How long does it take to reach the waterfall? From the parking area near the Auberge de Saint-Romary, it's roughly a ten-minute walk down a trail marked by the Club Vosgien.

Which stream feeds the waterfall? The cascade lies on the Seux stream, a tributary of the Moselle, fed by the Fossard massif.

Can the visit be combined with another route? Yes — the waterfall sits along a route connecting Remiremont and the Pont des Fées, a popular option among hikers exploring the area around Remiremont.

Which department is Miraumont in? The waterfall is located in the Vosges department, in the Grand Est region, within the commune of Saint-Étienne-lès-Remiremont.