The Buvette de la Cascade du Dard is a nice little snack bar right next to the very beautiful Cascade du Dard waterfall located roughly 2 kilometers from the city center of Chamonix. The buvette is open from late May till the end of September. You can check their facebook page for more up to date information.
The buvette has quite an extensive menu with multiple salads, omelets, crepes, sandwhiches, cheese fondue and their own house specialty potato dish. We got a picture of their menu. They also have multiple deserts and small snacks and a drinks list. Being so easily accessible and close of Chamonix also means that it is a very popular destination and that it is best to reserve ahead of time.
The Cascade du Dard is the nearest waterfall to Chamonix and easily accessible. There is a car park roughly 5 minutes away from the waterfall along the highway going up to the Mont Blanc Tunnel. That is by far the quickest way. We also have a full trail description for a short trail from Chamonix Sud to the cascade and the buvette du dard.
Linked Trails & Points of Interest
These are the trails and points of interests linked to this Snack Bar
6
Our Rating
Above Average
Out and Back Trail:
A short, family-friendly trail from the Grepon Parking near Chamonix Sud brings you to the Cascade du Dard. A nice waterfall with a nice Buvette right next to it.
Length
3.38km
When to Go
Mid Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
1.0 - 1.5 Hours
Elevation +
+284m / -284m
Kids
4+ Years old
Running Time
30 - 45 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Easy (2/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
6
Our Rating
Above Average
Out and Back Trail:
An out and back trail visiting the Cascade du Dard, the Buvette de Cerro and the 3 view points of the Glacier des Bossons
Length
4.1km
When to Go
End Apr - End Oct
Hiking Time
1.5 - 2.5 Hours
Elevation +
+337m / -337m
Kids
7+ Years old
Running Time
45 - 75 Mins
Technical Difficulty
Moderate (3/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
8
Our Rating
Very Good
Loop Trail:
A steep climb to an abandoned lift station with excellent views of the glaciers and Mont Blanc and the Aiguilles Rouges on the northern flank of the Mont Blanc Massif
Length
16.6km
When to Go
Mid Jun - Mid Oct
Hiking Time
6.0 - 9.0 Hours
Elevation +
+1500m / -1500m
Kids
15+ Years old
Running Time
3.5 - 5.0 Hours
Technical Difficulty
Difficult (4/5)
Dogs
Dogs Allowed
Nearest Town
Chamonix
Location & Map
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Longitude:
6.8621
Latitude:
45.9037