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Vergnes Waterfall – Plomb du Cantal loop from Albepierre

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Vergnes Waterfall – Plomb du Cantal loop from Albepierre

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Vergnes Waterfall – Plomb du Cantal loop from Albepierre

06:05

18.0km

830m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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: April 23, 2026

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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 10.8 km for 3 m

After 11.1 km for 9 m

After 11.2 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.45 km

Vergnes Waterfall

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There are numerous waterfalls and torrents to discover along the Lagnon. The Vergnes waterfall is one of the most impressive, with a beautiful waterfall of around 20 meters.

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3.92 km

Buron du Joaniol Haut

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Forest section between the Prat-de-Bouc pass and the Chamalière cirque.

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5.10 km

Lagnon Waterfall

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Not to miss !!

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5.91 km

Col de Prat de Bouc

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Superb climb to the pass

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6.03 km

Prat de Bouc - Plomb du Cantal (GR400)

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Part of the GR 400 which joins the Col du Prat-de-Bouc where there are possibilities for accommodation and catering. This section also leads to Plomb du Cantal, the highest peak in Cantal.

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7.80 km

Halfway to the Plomb

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At the end of the paths worn by cows you reach a first ridge and you see the 'other side'. You are then halfway and close to the Col de …

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9.04 km

Plomb du Cantal

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The Plomb du Cantal, with its 1,855 meters of altitude, is the highest peak in Cantal and the second in the Massif Central.

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10.7 km

Puy du Rocher

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The Puy du Rocher, at 1,811 meters above sea level, is the second highest peak in Cantal after the Plomb du Cantal. Its summit offers a magnificent panorama of the Cantal strato-volcano.

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18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.36 km

5.32 km

1.30 km

1.10 km

915 m

Surfaces

8.41 km

2.64 km

2.35 km

1.30 km

1.27 km

1.17 km

851 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

30°C

17°C

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Vergnes Waterfall – Plomb du Cantal loop from Albepierre

Vergnes Waterfall

Buron du Joaniol Haut

Lagnon Waterfall

Col de Prat de Bouc

Prat de Bouc - Plomb du Cantal (GR400)

Halfway to the Plomb

Plomb du Cantal

Puy du Rocher

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