Waterfalls in the heart of Mont-Dore

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Discover two beautiful waterfalls just a stone's throw from Mont-Dore. A very pleasant walk in the heart of the forest, perfect for digesting your Sunday lunch. You can admire the two waterfalls of Queureuilh and Rossignolet.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.54 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 92 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 84 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,075 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,021 m
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Waterways
Rossignolet waterfall
Queureuilh waterfall

Description of the walk

Park in the waterfall car park behind the Esquiladou municipal campsite.

(S/E) Take the hiking trail, which is a variant ofthe GR®4, running alongside the landscaped cemetery. You will soon reach a crossroads.

(1) Continue straight ahead and uphill, still on theGR® marked in white and red, then you will come to a fork. Be careful in winter, as there is a lot of black ice.

(2) Keep left and immediately pass in front of the Queureuilh Waterfall. Continue downhill to reach a crossroads with a road and several paths.

(3) Leave theGR® here by turning right. About 50 metres further on, take the path furthest to the left. A short climb will take you to the Rossignolet waterfall.

(4) Then descend to the right to return to the previous crossroads and rejoin the GR®.

(3) Take the road opposite and walk downhill to return to the initial crossroads.

(1) Retrace your steps to return to the Esquiladou car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,021 m - Waterfall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.5 - alt. 1,045 m - First intersection -> right
  3. 2 : km 0.83 - alt. 1,074 m - Second intersection -> left
  4. 3 : km 1.28 - alt. 1,041 m - Rossignolet waterfall junction
  5. 4 : km 1.52 - alt. 1,058 m - Rossignolet waterfall
  6. S/E : km 2.54 - alt. 1,023 m - Waterfall car park

Notes

Be careful in winter, as the paths are icy.
At the Mont-Dore resort: local restaurant, delicatessen, etc.

Worth a visit

(S/E) If you wish to extend your walk, the Pailhoux waterfall is nearby. To reach it, walk along the left side of the landscaped cemetery.

(S/E) Le Mont Dore

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 9 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
lia.zazou@gmail
lia.zazou@gmail

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A short, leisurely stroll.

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Geekgirl78
Geekgirl78

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very pleasant short walk in the shade with a pretty waterfall at the end
on the way back, the main part of the road was closed, but the detour was very easy to follow, through pine trees with a somewhat mystical atmosphere, in complete silence
perfectly doable with the family

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User 27125600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hike accessible to young children, very shaded! Part of the trail is closed

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User 11588608

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

The route is well signposted despite a diversion put in place due to a dangerous section (municipal order).
Trail through the woods, pleasant when it is hot and cool thanks to the waterfalls.

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User 26670959

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very pleasant and easy short walk

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Archimede
Archimede

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A short, easy and pleasant walk near Mont-Dore. Despite the drought and heatwave, there was still water in the waterfalls at the end of June!

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Alex22Blue
Alex22Blue

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A superb little hike with two beautiful waterfalls. On a rainy day in December, the waterfalls were very impressive.
We did this hike with children aged 3 to 12.
I highly recommend it.

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Pissob
Pissob

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very easy walk (especially with two children aged 3 and 4) and really enjoyable. The two waterfalls are truly beautiful, each with their own style, and we didn't expect so much from such a simple route.

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lolo17
lolo17

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant and easy short route completed in March 2024 with our 3-year-old daughter. Two beautiful waterfalls.

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