Visit Montpellier Falls in Alegria, Cebu

Visit Montpellier Falls in Alegria, Cebu

A complete guide to visiting the incredible Montpellier Waterfalls near Alegria, Cebu, Philippines. Includes how to get here, what to expect and more!

Montpellier Falls is a tall and majestic waterfall located in Alegria Municipality, Cebu. Oddly enough, this waterfall is still very quiet, meaning it's one of the island's best hidden gems!

In this guide, I'll give you all the information you need to visit this epic Cebu waterfall, including how to get there, what to expect, and more!

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Where is Montpellier Falls?

It's not the easiest waterfall to find without proper directions. You may be wondering, “Where is Montpellier Falls?” The waterfall is about an hour's drive or moped ride from Moalboal.

From Moalboal you can drive about 45 minutes south past Kawasan Falls and the popular canyoning spots. This waterfall is largely unmarked, but I have taken the liberty of marking the location on the map below to make it easier for you to find it.

If you follow the direction of the pen, you can't go wrong. From the coast it's a 20-minute drive on the winding road through the mountains. Look for a bamboo hut with a painted sign on the edge of the cliff. You can park your car or motorcycle here.

After parking, you can walk for 15 minutes down the mountain path past palm trees and Cebu jungle. There is a small local community along the way. If you get lost, just ask one of the children.
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Montpellier Falls

As soon as you start descending, you will undoubtedly hear the steep jet of water from the waterfall.

Montpellier Falls is a tall but thin waterfall that flows from a funnel-shaped point on the steep limestone cliff. The water drips directly onto a large rock that is half submerged in the aqua blue water. It definitely looks like something out of the Jungle Book.

The swimming hole is definitely deep enough for swimming and a great place to cool off on a hot day in Cebu. The surrounding landscape is a dense, untouched jungle dotted with palm trees and dense tropical flora.
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A waterfall adventure day

Since it takes over an hour to reach Montpellier Falls, why not visit some nearby waterfalls? We chose to visit Montpellier right after Cambais Falls, less than 30 minutes away.

However, if you're coming to Montpellier from Cambais, it's best to just take the inland roads and use Google Maps and the help of locals to find Montpellier.

In my opinion it's probably better to look at Cambais first to avoid backtracking.
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Where to stay in Cebu

You have many options to choose from when planning where to stay on Cebu Island.

Read: Cebu Accommodation Guide

In my opinion, Moalboal is the best place to base yourself as it is close to the best activities and epic attractions you want to add to your Cebu itinerary. However, if you plan to tour the island, I would also recommend staying here:

• Cebu City/Mactan
• Oslob
• Malapascua
• Sumilon-Insel

Best Luxury Resort in Southern Cebu: Ancelle Cristo Re

• Erstaunliches kostenloses Frühstück
• Privatstrand mit tollem Schnorcheln (Meeresschildkröten)
• Der Erlös kommt der Unterstützung des örtlichen Waisenhauses zugute
• Geleitet von drei erstaunlichen Schwestern
• 10 Gehminuten vom Panagsama-Strand entfernt
• Geräumige Villen

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Best resort in Mactan/Cebu City: Bai Hotel

• Große Zimmer
• Täglich Frühstücksbuffet
• In der Nähe des internationalen Flughafens
• Autovermietung vor Ort
• Luxus-Atmosphäre mit Pool auf dem Dach

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Backpacker hostel with atmosphere in Moalboal: Chief Mau

• Tolle Backpacker-Atmosphäre
• Freundliches Personal
• Bar vor Ort
• Saubere, geräumige Zimmer
• Große Zimmer mit Dusche in jedem

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Sustainable accommodation in Malapascua: Villa Sandra

• Hergestellt aus nachhaltigen und recycelten Materialien, einschließlich Plastikflaschen
• Baumhaus-Atmosphäre
• Tolles Restaurant mit tollen Gerichten
• Tolle Atmosphäre
• Tauchen mit Fuchshaien und Inselhopping-Aktivitäten vor Ort

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Stay on Sumilon Island: Sumilon Bluewater

• Übernachten Sie auf der Privatinsel Sumilon
• Erstaunliches Schnorcheln und Schwimmen in kristallklarem Wasser
• Winzige abgelegene Insel
• Wasserausrüstung mieten
• Kostenlose Bootstransfers

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After Montpellier Waterfall – More things to do

I hope you enjoyed this quick travel guide for visiting Montpellier Falls Alegria, Cebu. While you're here, be sure to check out some of my other blog posts for more inspiration for adventures on the island and elsewhere in the Philippines.

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