Saut du Gier Waterfall – Crêt de la Perdrix loop from Crêt de la Perdrix

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Saut du Gier Waterfall – Crêt de la Perdrix loop from Crêt de la Perdrix

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Saut du Gier Waterfall – Crêt de la Perdrix loop from Crêt de la Perdrix

04:30

12.4km

730m

Hiking

Hard hike. 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: September 2, 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 2.19 km for 238 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.47 km

Saut du Gier Waterfall

Highlight • Waterfall

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

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8.91 km

On the GR7

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The trail of Great Hike No. 7 crosses France.
fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentier_de_grande_randonn%C3%A9e_7

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9.05 km

Viewpoint overlooking the Gier Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Breathtaking panoramic views await you and are worth stopping for a while.

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10.4 km

Auberge de la Desserte

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Highly recommended place of perdition. Morels galore.

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10.5 km

Auberge Très Bonne

Highlight • Restaurant

a mandatory stop with reservation recommended

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10.5 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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11.4 km

Pilat Regional Natural Park

Highlight • Forest

Very pretty, quite rolling, accessible to all ages and all levels! Be careful during hot weather, bring something to drink, there is no water source nearby!

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11.8 km

Crêt de la Perdrix

Highlight • Summit

Magnificent 360 degree view of the horizon. The path is very stony up to the orientation table. Accessible to everyone. It is a very busy place on weekends.

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12.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.32 km

4.18 km

598 m

255 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.27 km

3.94 km

1.94 km

255 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,410 m)

Lowest point (810 m)

Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Comments

August 22, 2026,Boucle Cascade du Saut du Gier – Crêt de la Perdrix au départ de Crêt de la Perdrix

So great hike but at waypoint 2 we had to make a detour to the northwest: the path was becoming very difficult with the dogs and it was a tick nest. We lost a little less than 10 minutes but without cutting as the itinerary suggests and by taking the path everything went very well. Some very technical passages, the …

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August 7, 2025,Boucle Cascade du Saut du Gier – Crêt de la Perdrix au départ de La Valla-en-Gier

Part of the path is blocked by brambles.
You must take a detour before the second.
Expert tour, requires good stamina.

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April 27, 2025,Boucle Saut du Gier – Refuge de la Jasserie au départ de La Valla-en-Gier

The first part is very nice, with the water crossing and the waterfall. But when you get to the refuge, the path is more of a chaotic 4x4 track, not very beautiful and not pleasant to walk on.

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