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Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Le Bessat

Gouffre d'Enfer Dam – Pas-du-Riot Dam loop from Le Bessat

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Hiking trails & Routes
France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
Le Bessat

Gouffre d'Enfer Dam – Pas-du-Riot Dam loop from Le Bessat

Hard

4.6

(19)

77

hikers

Gouffre d'Enfer Dam – Pas-du-Riot Dam loop from Le Bessat

06:10

21.2km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

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Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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4.02 km

View of the Valley in Parc Naturel Régional du Pilat

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2

5.89 km

View of St Etienne

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magnificent walk from Bessat to Planfoy by paths and hiking trails. little road except at the end going up on the Bessar

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10.2 km

Gouffre d'Enfer Waterfall

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Immense and vertiginous waterfall, to see before going to the Gouffre dam.

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10.7 km

Gouffre d'Enfer Dam

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The Gouffre d'Enfer dam was erected at the request of Napoleon III. It is one of the first “masonry arch weight” dams in Europe. If the name inspires little confidence, …

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13.5 km

Pas-du-Riot Dam

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Built in 5 years between 1873 and 1878, this dam was built to increase the water supply to the Gouffre d'Enfer dam. Built 3 years earlier it had become insufficient. A magnificent work to admire during your race.

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13.6 km

Peaceful greenery

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A haven of peace surrounded by nature. Ideal for recharging your batteries far from the urban hustle and bustle.

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13.9 km

Bridge and waterfall

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Small waterfall that passes under this cute little bridge, to reach the lake which we go around.

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14.9 km

Nice wooden pontoon crossing the Furan

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

3.57 km

1.92 km

1.64 km

1.55 km

Surfaces

14.6 km

2.07 km

1.98 km

1.24 km

939 m

410 m

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Highest point (1,170 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

27°C

16°C

68 %

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