Col de la Croix du Planil – Saut du Gier Waterfall loop from Saint-Chamond
Col de la Croix du Planil – Saut du Gier Waterfall loop from Saint-Chamond
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Col de la Croix du Planil – Saut du Gier Waterfall loop from Saint-Chamond
07:33
23.2km
1,010m
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: August 11, 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 11.7 km for 238 m
Waypoints
Start point
Train Station
1.64 km
Saint-Martin-en-Coailleux Church
Highlight • Religious Site
7.49 km
Col de la Croix du Planil
Highlight • Mountain Pass
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11.6 km
Saut du Gier Waterfall
Highlight • Waterfall
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Tip by
12.8 km
Viewpoint overlooking the Gier Valley
Highlight • Viewpoint
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12.9 km
On the GR7
Highlight • Other
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentier_de_grande_randonn%C3%A9e_7
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23.2 km
End point
Train Station
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
13.6 km
6.44 km
2.84 km
366 m
Surfaces
8.18 km
6.48 km
4.86 km
2.99 km
587 m
< 100 m
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