Cascade du Devèz

Through the forest, discover an ancient wolf pit and the Devèz waterfall. You'll then pass through a mountain pasture with a view towards Rodez.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.68 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 271 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 266 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,252 m
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    Lowest point: 1,071 m

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Description of the walk

Start : Car park alongside the D164 then depart near the explanatory sign.

(S/E) The path departs near the explanatory sign. Descend to the right, following the Dourtigouse stream, and join the GRP® at a track and turn to the right. Then come to a hairpin bend with two intersections.

(1) Take the 2nd path on the right, follow it and then take a path on the right down to the fosse à loup (wolf trap, with an explanatory sign).

(2) Return along the same path.

(1) This time, take the 1st path (now on your left). This descends until it joins a track on your left. A short passage through the broom bushes brings you to a flat, open area. At the end of this area, the trail heads back into the forest to reach the Devez waterfall.

(3) Return to the track and turn left (do not take the path used on the descent from the fosse à loup). Follow this track. At the 1st intersection, keep to the right, passing a hairpin bend.

(4) At the next intersection, turn left, then straight ahead at the start of the summer pastures. Pass two buildings on the right and reach a triangular intersection.

(5) Continue to the right (bench a little further on). Continue until you reach a crossroads.

(6) Turn right, first passing meadows, then into the forest.

(7) At a clearing, keep right (North-East).

(8) Shortly after a crossing a summer pasture, continue up the track until you reach the D164.

(9) Turn right and follow the road East with caution to the parking. (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,245 m - Parking alongside the D164
  2. 1 : km 1.04 - alt. 1,189 m - Hairpin bend
  3. 2 : km 1.25 - alt. 1,173 m - Wolf pit
  4. 3 : km 2.52 - alt. 1,071 m - Cascade du Devèz
  5. 4 : km 4.06 - alt. 1,150 m - Intersection, left
  6. 5 : km 4.97 - alt. 1,164 m - Triangular intersection, right
  7. 6 : km 6.11 - alt. 1,078 m - Crossroads, right
  8. 7 : km 7.01 - alt. 1,124 m - Clear space, right
  9. 8 : km 8.31 - alt. 1,212 m - Track on the right
  10. 9 : km 8.84 - alt. 1,245 m - D164
  11. S/E : km 9.68 - alt. 1,245 m - Parking alongside the D164

Notes

Start : Car park alongside the D164 then depart near the explanatory sign.

Waymarkers : Yellow markings.

Facilities : Two benches at the summer pastures. Picnic table at the car park.

Terrain: Good footwear recommended.

Worth a visit

Information panels at the start and at the fosse à loup.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 32 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
randonet
randonet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : Not used / Not applicable
Very busy route : No

not yet done.

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Indermaur
Indermaur
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk with no difficulties!
Be careful on the approach to the waterfall, which is a little steeper. Could be slippery in wet weather.

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patrujmmf
patrujmmf

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Allow a little extra time to pass through the wolf pit and the waterfall.

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Nabot1er
Nabot1er
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I did the 5km "short circuit" yesterday.
Splendid walk. The colours in the undergrowth were magnificent. The diversions to "la fosse au loup" is of limited interest, but then it's only 600m each way, so why miss out.

The only "difficulty" is the final descent to the waterfall, which is a little steep but it's 100/200m and the reward is worth the price!
The waterfall and the river, with its abundance of water in October 2024, are truly magnificent. The return journey upstream is easy. The signposting is a little dated, but you won't get lost.
Please note that there is no telephone network at the bottom of the valley.

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madydou
madydou ★

Thank you for your feedback.
Correction made just now.

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Dartagnan27
Dartagnan27

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

There's a small error in the circuit description.
Around point 5 or 6, it says "right hand". No, the buildings are on the left. So it's "left hand".

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Flo1134
Flo1134

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

The route was very well signposted until a sign was missing 2 km from the finish, resulting in a diversion of almost 3 km in torrential downpours... despite this, it will remain a very good memory.

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Mélanie12
Mélanie12

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A shady walk through the forest.
View of the Devèz waterfall and the wolf pit.
Immerse yourself in the Aubrac countryside as you cross pastures with cows.
Yellow signposted trail. Short (5kms - 1h30) or long (this one) option.

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jpboes38
jpboes38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, mainly in the forest. The fosse à loup (wolf pit) and the cascade are well-known hiking destinations in the region, judging by the people you meet.
The route generally follows well-marked paths. The climb up to the road seemed different from the one on the map (which follows the "Croix du Pal" signposting) and enabled us to join the D164 a little closer to the finish.

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kiwinz1
kiwinz1

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk with some great discoveries, but it's a shame that a good part of the route is on a stony track.

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JMC35
JMC35
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

part up to the waterfall, then for the long circuit, the bare minimum... parish specific to Brittany between 5 and 6.

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aveyrando
aveyrando

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A small correction to the route description. The two buildings on the proposed route are not on the right but on the left.

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HeleneJau
HeleneJau

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 09, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely walk through forest and mountain pastures.
Easy to follow because of the signposts.
Popular, but less so at the end of the day, when the light is so beautiful!

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Jérôme73
Jérôme73

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Easy, pleasant and varied walk, well signposted. Last part less interesting: see how to improve this route.

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NADDIE
NADDIE

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

Lots of steep forest tracks.

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