Gouille Waterfall – Superb waterfalls loop from Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze

Hiking trails & Routes

France

Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Grenoble

Saint-Vincent-De-Mercuze

Gouille Waterfall – Superb waterfalls loop from Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze

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Gouille Waterfall – Superb waterfalls loop from Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze

02:30

5.58km

340m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that may be dangerous

Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.

After 584 m for 1.50 km

After 4.58 km for 428 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.08 km

Gouille Waterfall

Highlight (Segment) • Waterfall

A nice collection of waterfalls along a distance of 800 m. The paths are easy accessible and many wooden bridges. There is also an ancient ruin on the way which …

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3.11 km

Le tour des cascades D'Aloix

Highlight • Other

To be done in dry weather, route that can be dangerous in wet weather. A good part of the route is on the T3 side: difficult. A good pair of hiking boots and good experience are necessary

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3.69 km

The hiking trail along the stream is not in very good condition. Falling rocks and trees obstruct the path. Progress is sometimes tricky. I recommend reaching the large waterfall via the northernmost path, and then turning around.

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5.58 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.77 km

804 m

586 m

426 m

Surfaces

3.34 km

584 m

389 m

347 m

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 2 November

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Comments

July 4, 2025,Wandeling naar Le Cascade thv Montalieu

It was a nice walk. Unfortunately there was not enough water to make the Cascade impressive. But the rock face itself was.

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July 26, 2026,🇫🇷 De watervallen van Alloix, natuurpark Chartreuse 🥰

Today a small but nice hike to the waterfalls of Alloix, located in the Chartreuse mountains between Grenoble and Chambéry.
A short and accessible loop of less than four kilometers, but with enough to see along the way. Via well-maintained climbing paths, past and over small bridges, and by the remains of an old ruin. 🌿🥾
Unfortunately, the waterfalls themselves …

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