Cascade de la Raie viewpoint

Discover a breathtaking natural spectacle. You’ll find yourself just a few metres from a dizzying waterfall, after an easy walk that takes place mainly in the forest.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.44 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,112 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,106 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 5,482 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,941 ft

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Description of the walk

Take the D902 linking Bourg-Saint-Maurice to Tignes / Val d’Isère. At the hamlet of La Thuile, in the commune of Sainte-Foy de Tarentaise, turn left towards Station - Bon Conseil, then continue towards Bon Conseil and park in car park P3 or car park P2. Large car parks where spaces are readily available during the summer months.

(S/E) From car park P3, take the path leading uphill towards the City Stadium and the treetop adventure course, following the signs for Belvédère or La Cascade.

(1) At the junction, continue along the path towards L'échaillon – Le Monal – Le Clou – Le Chenal.

(2) Turn right, heading down towards La Cascade - La Raie.

(3) Take the path on the left, which leads uphill, towards La Cascade – Belvédère La Raie.
You’ll arrive at the La Raie Waterfall viewpoint, where you can climb up to get even closer to this magnificent waterfall. Picnic tables and benches are also available for a break.

(4) Return via the same route to the junction where the walk began.

(1) Take the path on the right, signposted Station Bonconseil - Plan Bois, to return to the village, then follow the main road, Route du Grand Bois, to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,941 ft - Car parks P2 and P3
  2. 1 : mi 0.57 - alt. 5,417 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  3. 2 : mi 0.97 - alt. 5,404 ft - Junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.17 - alt. 5,121 ft - Junction
  5. 4 : mi 1.5 - alt. 5,312 ft - Raie Waterfall
  6. S/E : mi 3.44 - alt. 4,948 ft - Car parks P2 and P3

Notes

Parking is very easy during the summer months.

Shaded picnic tables at the viewpoint.

The path is shared with mountain bikes; caution is advised.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 10072966

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very enjoyable and fairly easy hike overall!
No one else was there at the time, which was perfect, so I was able to eat alone with the waterfall

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User 899958

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Perfect for a summer hike, 90% of the trail is in the forest. The waterfall is worth seeing, and the platform at its base provides reassuring stability for those enjoying the view from the front row, making it perfect for families. There are tables about 10 minutes before the waterfall, so you can plan to have lunch there.

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claude.detraz0759%40orange.fr
claude.detraz0759%40orange.fr

No, I didn't go on the hike, and I'm thinking of suggesting it to the club.

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claude.detraz0759%40orange.fr

I use Visorando to map out certain walks so that I can prepare and suggest them for the fortnightly schedule of the MDS-MONTMELIAN 73 Hiking Club. The route map allows me to provide club members with key details, including the IBP index, to help them decide whether to join the walk.
When I propose a hike for the schedule and it finally takes place, I produce an illustrated report for the Club’s website.
So what you’re offering is extremely useful to me, and I thank you for it.
Claude DETRAZ

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Leligny
Leligny

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful waterfall suitable for everyone, including families, and lovely chalets in Sainte-Foy-en-Tarentaise.

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muse_88_
muse_88_

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hello,
A lovely walk in the cool air, through a magnificent forest and past a splendid waterfall – very large and dynamic.
It took me 2 hours and 25 minutes to complete the whole hike; it’s quite easy.
Thanks for sharing

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