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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Saint-Étienne
La Valla-En-Gier

Soulages dams and Rive dam

Moderate

4.6

(23)

117

hikers

Soulages dams and Rive dam

02:31

8.62km

210m

Hiking

This river loop winds around the Gier and Ban reservoirs. It allows you to admire the architecture of the Soulages and La Rive dams.

Departing from La Valla-en-Gier, a pretty little village on the northern slopes of Pilat, the route begins downhill to reach the banks of the Ban. The…

Last updated: June 12, 2024

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

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54 m

La Valla-En-Gier

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This small village in Pilat is nestled at an altitude of 650 meters. From here you can enjoy a superb view of the valley and the lake of the Rive …

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2.01 km

Rive dam spillway

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The Rive dam discharges its waters into the Gier reservoir which itself relies on the Soulages dam further south. The view from the dam allows you to see the downstream dam and the Gier water reservoir.

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2.92 km

Gier Reservoir

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This path borders the Gier water reservoir. Some technical parts require the use of a handrail. The setting is very bucolic.

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4.26 km

Soulages Dam

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The Soulages dam is unlike other dams in the region with its impressive arched construction.

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8.62 km

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4.24 km

3.68 km

424 m

248 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.84 km

1.40 km

548 m

281 m

234 m

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November 13, 2023

This river loop winds around the Gier and Ban reservoirs. It allows you to admire the architecture of the Soulages and La Rive dams.



Departing from La Valla-en-Gier, a pretty little village on the northern slopes of Pilat, the route begins downhill to reach the banks of the Ban. The path runs alongside

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