A breathtaking sight: The Lillaz Waterfalls

An experience between power and inspiration
In Cogne, you can hike to the Lillaz Waterfalls – passing fragrant forests, where raw natural power and silence meet in an impressive display.

In the heart of the Aosta Valley, nestled in the majestic backdrop of the Mt. Gran Paradiso National Park, lies the picturesque village of Cogne. From here, a gentle path leads you to the village of Lillaz, the starting point for a hike to one of the region’s most striking natural spectacles: the Lillaz Waterfalls.

Your hike begins in the centre of Lillaz. The path is easy to walk, almost inviting. Children run ahead. A woman picks herbs by the side of the path. The wild stream Urtier accompanies you with every step. At first, it’s a murmuring companion, winding through alpine flowers and larch trees, and later, it becomes a roaring voice. The higher you climb, the more impressive its sound grows, until, at the end of your journey, it erupts into a thundering cascade.

The Lillaz Waterfalls, with their waters crashing down in three powerful stages, are a place where the sheer forces of our world are displayed in all their strength. Here, water becomes a metaphor for life – constant, unstoppable, and as shaping as nature itself.

The rocks over which the water flows bear the marks of time. Their dark slopes shine in the sunlight like polished granite, framed by moss and dampened by the spray. As you draw closer, a cool mist envelops you, carrying a breath of eternity. If you choose the circular route, you’ll climb a few more metres. From the top, new perspectives unfold: the valley below and the glaciers of the Valeille Valley to the south. If you pause here and take a short rest, you’ll realise that true greatness lies in simplicity.

The hike to the Lillaz Waterfalls is more than just a walk in nature. It’s a journey within yourself. In the silence of the mountains, the rush of the water, and the scent of the forests, you’ll find a harmony that is often lost in the rush of everyday life.

Experience the power of nature. Discover Cogne.