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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Doizieux

Saut du Gier Waterfall – Etançon Crest loop from Doizieux

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Doizieux

Saut du Gier Waterfall – Etançon Crest loop from Doizieux

Hard

4

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Saut du Gier Waterfall – Etançon Crest loop from Doizieux

06:51

19.7km

1,000m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 6.64 km for 238 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.26 km

View of the Dorlay Reservoir

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2

6.51 km

Saut du Gier Waterfall

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The Gier flows over the edge of this gorge producing this spectacular waterfall.

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3

8.17 km

La Jasserie Refuge

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The Auberge de la Jasserie is located at an altitude of 1,310 meters, at the foot of Crêt de la Perdrix. The inn allows you to eat but also offers …

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4

10.3 km

Etançon Crest

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Continuing the views from neighboring ridges, this summit continues the theme of beautiful views.

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5

10.7 km

Crêt du Rachat

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Very beautiful panorama on stony paths

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11.0 km

Col de Botte

Mountain Pass

7

11.4 km

Crêt de la Botte

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One of the Pilat crests with a magnificent view of the surrounding ridges. A telecommunications tower overlooks the ridge which gives the place a very interesting atmosphere. In foggy weather, …

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8

12.2 km

Alright . sometimes very stony path but it passes

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9

12.4 km

Crêt de l'Œillon

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The second most remarkable summit of the Pilat behind the Crêt de la Perdrix, this giant of gneiss and granite reveals, from its height of 1,364 meters, its trump card: …

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19.7 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.99 km

6.87 km

1.14 km

1.09 km

575 m

Surfaces

10.7 km

5.31 km

1.48 km

766 m

754 m

677 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (1,380 m)

Lowest point (590 m)

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Friday 10 July

31°C

18°C

47 %

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