Pichut waterfall circuit

This circuit runs along the foothills of the Chartreuse mountains at the foot of Mont Granier. Discover the vineyards, a pretty waterfall and views of the Belledonne and Bauges mountains. A few information boards add to the interest of this easy walk.
Yellow and occasional white and red markings forthe GR® 965.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.28 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 10 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 243 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 244 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 501 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 329 m

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Description of the walk

In the village of Apremont (Le Gaz), park in the public car park near the town hall and school.

(S/E) Take the small street on the left of the sign describing the hikes in the area. At the end of the street, turn left.

(1) Follow the road that approaches the stream.
In the hairpin bend after the mini waterfall, turn left.

(2) Continue up the road, passing a winery and then a castle.
At a hairpin bend in the road, look for the sign for the Pichut waterfall.

(3) Do not follow it and continue along the road for a while. Pass a statue of the Virgin Mary and look for a clear view of the Belledonne massif.
After enjoying the view, turn around and return to the sign mentioned above.

(3) Turn left and descend to the waterfall, then climb back up a path that leads out into the vineyards.
Continue straight ahead, heading north, along this path and then along the road that continues on from it.

(4) Turn right onto the path that leads to the village of Saint-Pierre and its church.

(5) Continue south-east along a wall. You will come to a small road.

(6) Follow it to the right, go up towards the Croix du Plot and then back down the road.

(2). Then retrace your steps to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 330 m - Public car park
  2. 1 : km 0.2 - alt. 329 m - Turn left onto the road
  3. 2 : km 0.55 - alt. 349 m - Turn left at the hairpin bend
  4. 3 : km 1.24 - alt. 427 m - Sign, Pichut waterfall
  5. 4 : km 3.6 - alt. 449 m - Place called Belette
  6. 5 : km 4.12 - alt. 366 m - Church
  7. 6 : km 4.38 - alt. 349 m - Track, turn right
  8. S/E : km 5.28 - alt. 330 m - Public car park

Notes

Modification by the author on 14/04/2021, to avoid private property.
Modification of parking while remaining nearby.

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.

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 30 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
User 3612588

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 17, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Nothing to report

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User 17835992

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice hike but a bit too much road for my liking. Not recommended during hot weather as there is little shade on the climb.

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patou5173
patou5173
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A superb, easy walk that's accessible for the whole family

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rasac
rasac

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 21, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant hike to the Pichut waterfall, easy, beautiful views, about 6 km from the market, passing through lovely vineyards. Pretty waterfall.

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Dams75
Dams75

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Taken on 17 August 2023
Very little water at the waterfall at this time of year
Nice trail, climbing well at the start, then through the woods and ending up in the vineyards

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xtian74
xtian74

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant walk, but the detour suggested by the author of the guidebook to get a clear view of the Belledonne massif is of limited interest, as the area is littered with medium and high voltage power lines and telephone lines (for photos of the Belledonne range, it is best to come in the late afternoon to avoid backlighting). No difficulty crossing the stream at the foot of the waterfall.

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claude.gaillard
claude.gaillard

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

just to let you know that it is no longer possible to do this loop because the municipality of Apremont has not replaced the footbridge and the waterfall is so powerful, with a lot of water and a strong current, that it is impossible to cross to complete this lovely loop

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jll71
jll71

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

very easy walk, the waterfall site is beautiful, of course it's better when there's a lot of water. In winter with the icicles it's pretty.

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BAMX
BAMX

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Difficulties finding the place called Le Gaz, which is not mentioned on the signs. It was a shame there was little water at the waterfall, but that's due to the drought. Otherwise, a beautiful walk.

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martine à petits pas
martine à petits pas

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 14, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : Not used / Not applicable
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant little walk to enjoy the sunshine on a winter's day.
A magnificent view of the Belledonnes if you continue along the road to the Virgin Mary statue.
Beautiful waterfall.

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Vivelasavoie
Vivelasavoie

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 16, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Crossing at the foot of the waterfall can be a bit tricky after a period of heavy rain.
The detour via the stream on the way back isn't particularly interesting, especially as it isn't signposted.
A lovely little walk on the outskirts of Chambéry.

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ChaixA
ChaixA

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Recommended route in good weather to enjoy the beautiful views of the Belledonnes mountain range and the Bauges massif. Best done in spring when the vines are in leaf and the waterfall is full, for great photos. The path is very passable, but there is a bit too much road, so caution is advised when walking.

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roupillon
roupillon

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 28, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

a lovely walk, especially in autumn for the colours, and the waterfall was flowing well

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jilmo
jilmo

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a magnificent day with the first snow on Granier, Belledonne, Les Bauges,
but due to the rain over the last few days, we couldn't cross at the foot of the waterfall (which was superb), there was really too much water and we didn't want to get our feet wet

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Benoit Thebault
Benoit Thebault

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

an ideal walk for this time of year. Beautiful views of the snow-capped Belledonne mountains. Crossing the ford adds a touch of excitement and poetry, especially if the slippery stones force you to take a dip in the water. Beautiful waterfall.

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