Above the Gorges du Fier 2

A short, easy hike that complements a visit to the Fier Gorges and/or Montrottier Castle.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.53 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 205 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 207 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 521 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 365 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐
    Area:
  • ⚐ District: Lovagny (74330)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.896906° / E 6.044949°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3331OT, 3431OT, 3431OTR
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Description of the walk

Starting point for this circuit: coach car park to the east (S/E) of the gorges in the commune of Lovagny.
To reach it, go via Chavanod or Poisy.

(S) Walk up the car park towards the west until you reach the start of the path leading to the Gorges du Fier.
Turn left, cross the level crossing and take the path at the back of the restaurant car park. Follow this rural path to the three-way junction.

(1) Continue straight ahead towards "Maclamod".

(2) At the crossroads, turn right, follow the road and take the second right. Follow the road down to the Ruisseau du Miracle.

(3) Turn right onto a path.

(4) Turn left and do not go down to the bridge over Ruisseau des Miracles.

(5) Take the forest road on the right, then turn left until you reach the road, which you follow to the right until you reach Chavanod.

(6) At the crossroads, cross the D116 and continue straight ahead towards "Chavanod Chef lieu".
Turn left and follow Route de l'Étang. Turn right onto Route de Belleville until you reach Impasse des Cotes (signposted "Chavanod 30"). Continue to Les Moulins.

(7) Take the forest path on the right, then turn right again onto the path running alongside the gorges until you reach the western car park of the Gorges du Fier.

(8) Take the stairs to reach the entrance to the gorge visitor site, where you will find a picnic area with tables and benches.

(9) Return to the car park at the start of the walk via the Pont des Liasses path.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 387 m - Car park for the gorges in the municipality of Lovagny - Fier (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.3 - alt. 415 m - Straight ahead towards Maclamod
  3. 2 : km 2.34 - alt. 504 m - Maclamod road on the right
  4. 3 : km 3.6 - alt. 482 m - Path on the right
  5. 4 : km 3.82 - alt. 467 m - Path on the left
  6. 5 : km 4.07 - alt. 471 m - Forest road on the right
  7. 6 : km 5.41 - alt. 503 m - Chavanod Route de l'Etang
  8. 7 : km 6.94 - alt. 395 m - Les Moulins
  9. 8 : km 7.8 - alt. 398 m - Pont Vert car park
  10. 9 : km 7.99 - alt. 383 m - Entrance to the gorges
  11. S/E : km 8.53 - alt. 387 m

Notes

This walk starts and ends at the "Gorges du Fier" site.
The gorges are equipped with approximately 250 metres of footbridges 25 to 30 metres above the Fier: admission fee, souvenir shop, terrace serving drinks and sandwiches.
Picnic area with benches and tables;
Restaurant near the west car park.

Another slightly shorter walk is also available: Above the Fier Gorges 1

Reviews and comments

4.1 / 5
Based on 25 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.1 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.2 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 26602244

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A fantastic tour, it shows you the area around the gorges, mostly sheltered from the sun
As I was new to the app, I had some difficulty with the sense of direction

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M.M-B
M.M-B

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The walk is very pleasant as most of it is in the forest. At the end of the hike, you have to pay to get a closer look at the gorges

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Rodger0è
Rodger0è

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The footbridges of the Fier Gorges are definitely worth a visit; it's a remarkable site..
Most of the hike takes place in charming woods. As mentioned earlier, the paths are quite muddy overall, but it's still very manageable.
Thank you to the author for this wonderful discovery.
Roger

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Nurbo01
Nurbo01

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

The route is really quite average. 70% of it is on roads, which is a real shame. I wouldn't recommend it.
Otherwise, the app's directions are good.

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vasseurf
vasseurf

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Interesting route, but too much road or tarmac path.

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Jb production 74
Jb production 74

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello, I am a YouTuber specialising in hiking in Haute-Savoie and Savoie

I reproduce Visorando's routes on my YouTube channel to help people discover them

Here is the link to this hike
https://youtu.be/h1OX88JmNp0

To subscribe https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBRYUQo...

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Nelly bsw
Nelly bsw

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 04, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Too much driving for my liking, which is a shame because the Fier Gorges are well worth a visit
Still worth doing, though

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tachet
tachet

Overall rating : 1 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

it starts well for 1 km, but then everything goes wrong. No registration, we're going round in circles, we're getting lost in the woods. It's ridiculous

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Nelly bsw
Nelly bsw

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Very easy hike, lots of road. Too bad... But don't hesitate to stray from the path to admire the proud

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jorive42
jorive42

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : May 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

trail very poorly marked: few signs. We were unable to see the Fier Gorges because the footbridge was closed due to slippery conditions.

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lelogeais
lelogeais

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 28, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

More of a Sunday stroll than a hike, three quarters of the route is on tarmac alongside cars, so it's best not to do it in the midday sun in summer. It's not particularly interesting for those who want to be in nature; only the beginning and end of the hike along the river are pleasant.

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surotdesmontagnes
surotdesmontagnes

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little circuit sheltered from the breeze and at the edge of the snow. The signs at the top of the loop do not correspond to the names on the map (LE MONT?)

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René Benoit
René Benoit
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Enjoy your hike! The trail is relatively well marked, although sometimes you have to search a little! there is just one place where a sign is missing (when you arrive at the mill). At this point, you need to study the map carefully to find your direction if you want to manage on your own. Everything else can be done without a map if you want to, without being an expert. Otherwise, you can ask for directions, as this tricky spot is located in a hamlet. Otherwise, the entire route is pleasant, with some very beautiful sections along the riverbank and excellent natural scenery. The difficulty level is manageable, with a few stairs, and it is entirely feasible for families without pushchairs. Given the conditions listed above, I highly recommend it.

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Paca
Paca

Overall rating : 4.5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely paths through the woods. Pleasant walk

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DEFRO
DEFRO

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 14, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Hike done in very wet weather, so very muddy and slippery. Nice view of the surrounding mountains from the top. Best done in dry weather

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