Ruitor Waterfall

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Between the coolness of the streams and panoramic views, this hike is punctuated by footbridges and lookout points. All of this allows you to get up close to the power of the water and admire the magnificent Alpine panoramas.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.21 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,759 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 1,752 ft
  • ▲
    Highest point: 6,598 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 4,967 ft
  • ⚐ Country: Italy
  • ⚐
    Area: Alps
  • ⚐ City: La Thuile (73190)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 45.697575° / E 6.961772°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 3531ET, 3531ETR
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Panorama
The third waterfall
Panorama
Parking in front of the bar

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,967 ft - Car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.73 - alt. 5,259 ft - Bar
  3. 2 : mi 1.24 - alt. 5,538 ft - Footbridge
  4. 3 : mi 2.08 - alt. 6,063 ft - Access to a footbridge
  5. 4 : mi 2.67 - alt. 6,568 ft - Footbridge
  6. S/E : mi 5.21 - alt. 4,967 ft - Car park

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 21, 2026
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We went on a lovely walk, taking the opposite route to the one suggested by Visorando – and that turned out to be the right choice, as indicated by the signposting on the ground.
There were quite a few people at the start of the walk. The walk can be extended beyond the waterfalls.

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