Piscia di l'Onda waterfall

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An easy walk to this beautiful waterfall with a shaded route. You can paddle at the foot of the waterfall

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.11 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 219 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 214 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 580 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 492 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Moca-Croce (20140)
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    Start/End: N 41.807033° / E 9.01544°
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    IGN map(s): Ref. 4253OT
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At the foot of the waterfall
The waterfall
The forest

Description of the walk

Access via the village of Moca, then climb towards Croce. Park in the small car park at the cemetery.

Yellow markings

(S/E) With your back to the cemetery, take the path opposite and walk along the hangars, then one or two ruined sheepfolds.

(1) Ford the Buiena stream over the rocks, then the Cervareccia and Pinzalone streams. Continue to a junction of three paths.

(2) Turn right and climb up to the old ruined castle (not visible). Continue straight ahead until you reach the Piscia de l'Onda waterfall.

(3) You can splash around at the foot of the waterfall. Take the same route back to the cemetery and the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 502 m - Cemetery
  2. 1 : km 1.04 - alt. 501 m - Fording
  3. 2 : km 1.95 - alt. 495 m - Crossroads with three paths
  4. 3 : km 2.58 - alt. 580 m - Piscia di l'Onda waterfall
  5. S/E : km 5.11 - alt. 501 m - Cemetery

Notes

Bring a swimsuit for those who want to splash around or stand under the waterfall.

Variation at (2). Go down to the right. When you reach the mill (near the road), return to Moca and then go back up to the crossroads towards Croce.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 27 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
Martine B4.
Martine B4.

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

a lovely walk in the forest with the sound of rushing streams
No difficulty
beautiful cool waterfall at the end

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User 25942007
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike: about 45 minutes there and 45 minutes back on a well-marked trail, mostly in the shade and through a forest. At the end, there is a beautiful waterfall with a pool. You can swim, but it was cold at around 17°C. There are rocks in the shade for picnics.

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User 27227198

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant trail through the woods, fairly easy, ending at a beautiful waterfall.
You can cool off in the pool under the waterfall, but be careful of slippery rocks!

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User 1002300

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike in the shade throughout, which meant we could do it in the afternoon. Be careful at the end to keep to the right to head towards the waterfall, otherwise you'll end up on a fairly steep descent into the earth towards the tiny waterfall. The water was cool but fine for swimming, although it was more like paddling as the water was only up to mid-thigh.

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User 12814779
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

It took us six hours to complete the hike without encountering a single other hiker.
Stop for a drink at José's place at the Col de Saint Eustache, he's a real character.

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User 12810828

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The foot of the waterfall is easily accessible, unlike the Pisse du Coq, where access is very difficult. Swimming is possible, and the water is very cool. There are a few drops, but nothing too difficult. The waterfall is magnificent, and there was no one else there. Visited in June.

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User 26233298

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A fairly accessible hike, the outward journey feels more difficult than the return. The entire route is shaded, which is pleasant. The path is generally very easy to follow and there is a lovely spot for swimming at the end.

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User 25983233

Overall rating : 1 / 5

Date of your route : May 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : No

The trail is not maintained and is covered with tall grass, brambles, and nettles. It is dangerous in its current state and impassable due to the risk of falling.

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User 17516336

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with no particular difficulties. The description is well documented, but there is no need to look for signposts. The area around the waterfall is quite small for picnicking.

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Caroline19
Caroline19

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely hike with some climbing and descents, but nothing insurmountable. The route is perfect and easy to follow except at the end, where it takes you down below the large waterfall (small waterfall and small pool), whereas if you stay a little further to the right, you reach the famous majestic waterfall. The access is steep but nothing too technical if you take care. There's plenty to hold on to!
Took 2 hours for the round trip

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beaba
beaba

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike accessible to all

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Chappart
Chappart

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

An easy, shaded hike that is pleasant in hot weather. The waterfall is a beautiful site.
A few slightly more challenging sections on the way to the waterfall.

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charpenel
charpenel

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

inside a forest, perfect when it's hot. Getting to the waterfall is a bit of a workout.
It's important to remember that swimming here is not good for the aquatic wildlife that lives here!
the waterfall is majestic.

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Julychou
Julychou

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike with children, shaded and easy to access. However, when we arrived at the waterfall, we went for a swim and two minutes after getting out of the water, a huge rock (weighing around two tonnes) broke away from the top of the waterfall and fell into the swimming area. I would therefore not recommend swimming at this site.

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RudyP
RudyP

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike! Magnificent views at several spots. You can swim when you reach the waterfalls. The path is shaded almost all the way, perfect for a hot day.
A must-do!

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