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Nivolet Cross – Cascade de la Doriaz loop from Grande Cascade de la Doria

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Nivolet Cross – Cascade de la Doriaz loop from Grande Cascade de la Doria

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Nivolet Cross – Cascade de la Doriaz loop from Grande Cascade de la Doria

06:06

12.1km

1,020m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 15, 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 4.83 km for 224 m

After 9.59 km for 159 m

Waypoints

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2.49 km

Viewpoint

4.52 km

Alpages du Nivolet

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It is a very beautiful place, located at the foot of the Croix du Nivolet.

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4.94 km

Pas de l'Échelle (Ladder Pass)

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Steep access route to the Croix du Nivole. A bit of climbing is required, but the route is really well secured. Still requires some experience and you should be comfortable …

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5.28 km

Nivolet Cross

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The Nivolet cross is visible from afar in the Chambéry region. There are several accesses with different levels of difficulty.
The view - everyone agrees - is phenomenal!

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5.64 km

The Nivolet Cross

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8.08 km

Col de la Doria

Mountain Pass

8.97 km

Cascade de la Doriaz

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By a bridge you can see the impressive waterfall 'Cascade de la Doriaz'. On the right, a small path leads steeply uphill to the source 'Trou de la Doriaz', where …

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9.50 km

Doria Spring

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Immediately after the source, the torrent flows down several cascades and forms spectacular waterfalls.

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9.76 km

Large cave where you can still see the former dwelling of Jules Carret.
The approach is connected with climbing - unsecured.
From the cave there is also one (or more) climbing route (s) up the cliff face.

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10.9 km

Passerelle de Lovettaz

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Concrete bridge with "railings" over the Doriaz.
The large boulders here give some idea of why the ramps are so curved.

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12.1 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.63 km

5.60 km

617 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

7.26 km

2.44 km

2.03 km

210 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Friday 15 May

9°C

1°C

29 %

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Nivolet Cross – Cascade de la Doriaz loop from Grande Cascade de la Doria

Alpages du Nivolet

Pas de l'Échelle (Ladder Pass)

Nivolet Cross

The Nivolet Cross

Cascade de la Doriaz

Doria Spring

Carret Cave

Passerelle de Lovettaz

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