Grotte aux Fées

The Grotte aux Fées in the cliffs above Saint-Maurice, is a natural limestone solution show cave, featuring a 77-metre high underground waterfall, claimed as the world's highest waterfall in a show cave.
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  • Type: Cave
  • Description: cave complex in Saint-Maurice in the canton of Valais, Switzerland
  • Also known as: Grotte aux Fees” and “Trou aux Fayes

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Saint-Maurice Castle and Bridge across the Rhone between Bex and Saint Maurice.

Castle
is a castle in the municipality of of the Canton of Valais in . It is a Swiss heritage site of national significance. is situated 120 metres east of Grotte aux Fées.

Ruins
is a ruins, which is situated 270 metres east of Grotte aux Fées.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Maurice and Lavey-Village.

is a cosy small town in , . It looks back on a long history, with the first mention in the year 200 as a Roman outpost. It is famous for its abbey.

Village
is a village in the district of Aigle in the canton of Vaud, . The village was first recorded in the year 1016 as A Laver. In 1189 it was known as Laveto.

Village
is a municipality in the district of Saint-Maurice, in the canton of Valais, .

Grotte aux Fées

Latitude
46.2234° or 46° 13′ 24″ north
Longitude
7.00132° or 7° 0′ 5″ east
Open location code
8FR962F2+9G
Open­Street­Map ID
node 3030926493
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­cave_entrance
Wiki­data ID
Q685710
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Grotte aux Fées” goes by many names.

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include La Grotte aux Fées and Waterfall of the Cave of fairies.

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