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Barbery Cliffs Cliff Diving

Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

Jump spotSpot Type

WaterWater Type

30 ftJump Height

See notesWater Depth

See notesLedge Approach

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Alert details for this jump spot

Barbery Cliffs is a cliff jump spot in Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. Use it only after confirming access, inspecting the water from close range, and identifying a safe exit.

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: Cold water, sudden weather, slick rock, and remote terrain are the primary concerns.

Overview

Jumping at Barbery Cliffs: At a Glance

Barbery Cliffs is a freshwater mountain-cliff area near Vallorcine and the Barberine/Emosson corridor in Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. Treat it as an unstaffed cliff-diving reference point where access, water level, and the exact landing zone need a fresh local check before any visit.

Quick Answer

Barbery Cliffs is a cliff jump spot in Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. Use it only after confirming access, inspecting the water from close range, and identifying a safe exit.

Key Takeaway

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: Cold water, sudden weather, slick rock, and remote terrain are the primary concerns.

Quick Answer

Barbery Cliffs is a cliff jump spot in Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France. Use it only after confirming access, inspecting the water from close range, and identifying a safe exit.

Key Takeaway

DEPTH UNCONFIRMED: Cold water, sudden weather, slick rock, and remote terrain are the primary concerns.

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Barbery Cliffs

Water Depth

Alpine water can be very cold, fast, and clearer than it is safe. Check depth and current from close range.

Access

Check local access rules, trail conditions, and seasonal closures before entering the area.

Approach

Expect mountain paths, uneven rock, and colder conditions than low-elevation swimming spots.

Hazards

Cold water, sudden weather, slick rock, and remote terrain are the primary concerns.

Ledge Notes

No ledge note is attached, so choose only inspected, stable takeoffs with a clear exit plan.

Safety Notes

Cold water, sudden weather, slick rock, and remote terrain are the primary concerns.

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Map location

Barbery Cliffs

Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

45.83265, 6.85275

30 ftWater pending

Quick Facts

RegionAuvergne-Rhone-Alpes

LocationVallorcine area

Nearest AddressSee map

Coordinates45.83265, 6.85275

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeJump spot

Water TypeWater

Jump Height30 ft

Water DepthVerify onsite

Ledge ApproachVerify onsite

Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates

Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge

Confirm exits and swimming routes

Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards

Read posted signs and respect closures

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What to know about Cliff jumping at Barbery Cliffs.

Barbery Cliffs sits around Vallorcine, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France, putting this structure-adjacent water spot in the orbit of Vallorcine and the broader Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes area of France. Use the saved coordinates and current map view as a starting point, then confirm the exact approach locally because cliff-jumping access can change around parks, private land, roads, shorelines, and water-management areas.

Seasonal conditions matter here, especially after storms, drought, high flow, or unusually low water. Conditions are not static: rain, snowmelt, drought, reservoir drawdowns, tides, surf, and weekend crowding can all change what looks like the same jump from one visit to the next. Treat saved route notes as background, not as a present-day clearance to jump.

The main assumed risks include cold or changing lake levels, submerged shelves, boat traffic, difficult exits, and limited rescue access. Access may be seasonal, so parking, gates, trails, and enforcement should be checked close to the visit date. Before anyone climbs to a ledge, inspect the landing zone from the water, identify the exit, look for submerged rocks or debris, and be willing to walk away if the depth, footing, legality, or rescue options are uncertain.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Barbery Cliffs.

Is Barbery Cliffs open for cliff diving?+

Check local access rules, trail conditions, and seasonal closures before entering the area.

How high is Barbery Cliffs?+

Barbery Cliffs is reported around up to about 30 feet. Recheck the exact takeoff and landing zone because water level and usable ledges can change.

What should I check before jumping at Barbery Cliffs?+

Check permission, current water conditions, depth, submerged hazards, the takeoff stance, the landing path, and the exit route. Cold water, sudden weather, slick rock, and remote terrain are the primary concerns.