Morette Waterfall as seen from Provenat near Dingy-Saint-Clair

A mostly shaded route, a return walk from the Provenat outdoor fitness area, along the River Fier to the Nant Debout Waterfall at Morette. It provides access to the outdoor fitness trail, which features modern, well-maintained equipment. All along the green and yellow-marked trail, it is possible to descend to the banks of the Fier with its clear, crystal-clear waters. The Morette Waterfall is reached via a steep climb where children must be supervised, as the numerous tree roots can cause them to slip.

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Creation:
21 Jul 2026

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Activity: Walking
Distance: 9.33 mi
Average duration: 4h 45
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 502 ft
Descent: - 522 ft
Highest point: 2,149 ft
Lowest point: 1,732 ft

Country: France
Areas: Alps, Aravis and Bornes
City: Dingy-Saint-Clair (74230)
Start/End: N 45.90238° / E 6.222825°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3431OT, 3431OTR
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Description of the walk

From Annecy, heading towards Thônes, take the exit for Dingy-Saint-Clair, follow the Route du Fier, then take the third road on the right (Route de Provenat) to park in the car park above the recycling centre.

(S/E) Set off south from the car park along the fitness trail and follow the signposts from the start (yellow and green markings). A long walk then follows, mostly in the shade with a few possible descents down to the banks of the Fier.

(1) Ignore the return path on the left, continue straight on and arrive at Morette near a timber processing plant opposite a footbridge over the Nant Debout stream.

(2) Cross the footbridge and arrive near a car park on the Route des Cascades (D216). Cross the road opposite the Morette Cave (a reconstruction of the Grotto of Lourdes). Follow the road for a few dozen metres to the left, towards the exit from Morette along the rock faces (on your right). (Just before the exit sign, there is a signposted prehistoric site, though it is not open to visitors.) Cross the bridge over the Nand Debout and turn right. Walk uphill for about a hundred metres to reach a car park and a picnic area. A shelter provides an engaging description of the site’s history. Dry toilets are available. If the picnic area is occupied, you may be able to find another picnic spot before heading back.

(3) The Sentier des Cascades trail begins at the far end of the car park. The climb to the waterfall passes an archaeological excavation site and then follows the rock face before reaching, after a short, steep climb, the Morette Waterfall.

(4) Enjoy the scenery, then retrace your steps along the route back to the footbridge you crossed on your way to Morette.

(2) Turn right into the woodland alongside a branch of the River Fier;after a few dozen metres, you’ll reach a shaded picnic area facing a refreshing mini-waterfall. Continue along the stream; the path rejoins the route you took on the way there.

(1) Turn right and head back in the opposite direction to the outward journey, following the yellow and green markings, to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : mi 0 - alt. 1,798 ft - Provenat car park
1 : mi 4.12 - alt. 1,893 ft - Junction of the Morette circular loop
2 : mi 4.24 - alt. 1,896 ft - Morette – Footbridge
3 : mi 4.46 - alt. 2,001 ft - Picnic area
4 : mi 4.72 - alt. 2,139 ft - Cascade de Morette
S/E : mi 9.33 - alt. 1,798 ft - Provenat car park

Notes

A water point at the Provenat car park (S/E).

Worth a visit

A few spots along the banks of the Fier

The Morette Grotto, a reconstruction of the Lourdes Grotto by a local priest, is a place of worship for the faithful.

Very close to this point is a prehistoric site that is not open to the public, as well as, near the Morette waterfall (4), an archaeological excavation site that is not currently open to the public.