Walk from the Struccia Waterfall to Carcheto

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A short walk to the Struccia Waterfall in Carcheto
The waterfall is very beautiful and a flight of steps leads down to the pool where you can go for a swim. There’s a lovely picnic table at the top of the steps.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.04 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 233 ft
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    Descent: - 233 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,024 ft
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    Lowest point: 1,893 ft
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Struccia Waterfall
Struccia Waterfall
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Description of the walk

The walk starts in front of the Church of Sainte-Marguerite de Carcheto.

(S/E) With your back to the church, follow the signs for the waterfall, which will take you towards the cemetery. Walk past it and continue along the path.

(1) Halfway along, walk past the Fontaine de l’Onde and carry on until you reach the waterfall. There is a picnic table overlooking the spot, and you can descend to the foot of the waterfall via a flight of steps.

(2) Return along the same path to the church (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 2,014 ft - St Margaret’s Church
  2. 1 : mi 0.37 - alt. 2,008 ft - Fontaine de l’Onde
  3. 2 : mi 0.52 - alt. 1,942 ft - Struccia Waterfall
  4. S/E : mi 1.04 - alt. 2,014 ft - St Margaret’s Church

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
User 24147884

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 19, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The walk starts at the church, which is well worth a detour and a good meal… even in October, and despite several storms, the water level remains low. A must-see for those who are still sceptical and doubt climate change.
A short walk suitable for children

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BAMX
BAMX

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 02, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A rather short walk that we extended, and a lovely waterfall where we stopped for a picnic

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