From the Cascade Blanche to the Cascade Verte

Walk around Mont Baret with access to two waterfalls. At the start of the hike, enjoy the view of the hanging houses of Pont-en-Royans. Passing through the Petits Goulets, a series of four tunnels on a narrow and very busy road, it is advisable to bring torches so that you are visible to motorists.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 12.96 km
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    Average duration: 5h 15 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 528 m
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    Descent: - 524 m

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    Highest point: 541 m
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    Lowest point: 207 m

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Description of the walk

Park in Pont-en-Royans and walk to the Pont Picard, the starting point of the hike.

(S/E) With your back to the bridge, turn right onto Rue du Merle, then follow the signs and the yellow-green trail marking the direction of the Cascade Blanche. Pass under a power line and go past the hamlet of Bernissart.

(1) Once you reach a paved road, look for the path that runs along the fence between the field and this fence, to the right of a gate blocking access to a path in the hairpin bend.
When you reach the Cascade Blanche, return to the crossroads.

(1) Continue left on the paved road to join the Grand Tour du Vercors road (D518).

(2) Take the D518 on the left, cross the bridge over the Vernaison and follow the GTV Vercors for about 100 metres. Be careful, this is a very busy road

(3) After a road on the right, under the power lines, take the path on the left that cuts across the hairpin bend, then continue left on the road.

(4) About 500 metres after joining the D518, leave the departmental road and take theGR®9on the left (white and red markings).

(5) Follow thisGR® trail, passing the sign for La Côte.

(6) Pass Torpédo and turn left to reach the sign for La Croix.

(7) At this sign, leave theGR®9on your right and continue straight ahead on Avenue du Vercors. After about 350 metres, go through the first tunnel of Les Petits Goulets. Turn on your lights so that motorists can see you easily, as the tunnels are not lit. Be very careful when going through the tunnels

(8) About 200m after the fourth and last tunnel, take the small tarmac road that descends to the left and follow it until you reach the Pont de la Vernaison sign.

(9) At the bridge, take the dirt track on the left that runs alongside the river to the Cascade Verte.

(10) Retrace your steps back to the bridge.

(9) Cross the river and go up the small paved road on the left until you reach the La Blache property. At the gate, turn onto a grassy path on the right. Stay on this path, following the faint yellow-green markings, until you reach the Les Guilles sign.

(11) Take the hairpin bend to the left towards Col de Méselier.

(12) At the sign, turn left towards Pont-en-Royans. Pass the bus shelter to reach a dirt track that passes under a power line and follow the signs back to Pont Picard (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 213 m - Pont Picard - Bourne (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.32 - alt. 249 m - Access trail to the Cascade Blanche waterfall
  3. 2 : km 2.9 - alt. 208 m - D518 Grand Tour Vercors . Pont de la - Vernaison (rivière)
  4. 3 : km 3.01 - alt. 214 m - Shortcut
  5. 4 : km 3.64 - alt. 266 m - GR9 junction
  6. 5 : km 4.02 - alt. 273 m - The Côte
  7. 6 : km 4.27 - alt. 298 m - Torpedo
  8. 7 : km 4.36 - alt. 301 m - La Croix
  9. 8 : km 5.24 - alt. 314 m - Small paved road
  10. 9 : km 5.8 - alt. 280 m - Pont de la Vernaison
  11. 10 : km 6.5 - alt. 257 m - Cascade Verte
  12. 11 : km 8.82 - alt. 385 m - Les Guilles
  13. 12 : km 10.41 - alt. 530 m - Col de Méselier (534m)
  14. S/E : km 12.96 - alt. 213 m - Pont Picard

Notes

It is very important to bring a torch when crossing the Petits Goulets tunnels so that motorists can see you easily, as the tunnels are not lit and the narrow road is very busy.

At Col de Méselier, there is a fountain near the bus shelter.

Worth a visit

At the start of the hike, enjoy the view of the hanging houses of Pont-en-Royans.

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

4.4 / 5
Based on 51 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.1 / 5
User 26883362

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

We passed through the tunnels mid-morning on a Monday, with very little traffic...

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User 25394438

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 1 January with 6 people.
The hike was beautiful, and we were lucky to have sunshine with us.
The only major downside was crossing the four tunnels...
Apart from the first one, which has a pavement, the other three are crossed on the road using the flashlights on our mobile phones... so it's very, very dangerous. But anyway, it's the only route to the green waterfall.
Just be very careful on this section because the hike is still well worth doing.

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lesbubusalain
lesbubusalain

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed in December, road and tunnel no problem, very beautiful with stalactites, the waterfalls are magnificent, for us a great hike without difficulty.

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Dominique ROUHIER
Dominique ROUHIER

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The main attraction is the stunning, even exceptional green waterfall and the opportunity to swim in the small pool at the bottom of the white waterfall. The "hike" is not really a hike but a very popular walk
The "road" should be taken by car and not on foot as it is very dangerous for pedestrians

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Jonathan M.
Jonathan M.

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

DANGEROUS ROUTE TO AVOID! 0/5

Half of the route is along a road where you either have to walk behind a barrier, which is difficult, or on the road itself, where you risk being hit by a car...
Not to mention that you have to go through tunnels, three of which have no pavements, are unlit and have bends where cars will struggle to react.
This route is not only dangerous, it's also completely uninteresting. Walking along a road is utterly depressing and disappointing.

I don't understand how anyone could find this route enjoyable given its total lack of interest.

At a pinch, do the ride with just one cascade, white or green, and turn back to avoid the drudgery of the road.

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christine.thomas4
christine.thomas4

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 02, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We left from the "100-space" car park and were able to enjoy the third waterfall.
Some beautiful discoveries, magnificent at this time of year and not many people around.
the road is part of the route, there's no choice at this time of year when there's plenty of water, which is essential for this beautiful hike.
thank you

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Thierry07
Thierry07

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

For parking, the easiest option is to follow the signs for "parking gratuit 100 places" located below the EDF factory (make a U-turn a little further ahead in front of a large house). From there, head towards the park on the left as you leave the car park, then immediately right at the toilets without crossing the bridge: the third small waterfall in the park!
Climb the stairs and you'll find the start of the hike...

Unfortunately, I couldn't complete the loop as planned, as the tunnels on the RD 518 are currently closed (at least at weekends), including to pedestrians. It's impossible to cross.
I'll have to do it again in the spring!

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chambertine
chambertine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

please pay attention to the sections on the road

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Arkana
Arkana

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

Path, or rather road, in full sun, white waterfall packed with people, because everyone comes by car, actually. The path to my green waterfall requires walking on the road and even through a tunnel (dangerous, especially since there are a lot of people).
We gave up halfway there
Avoid in high season and in very hot weather.
The starting point is not easy to find

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charguy26
charguy26

Overall rating : 3 / 5

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

The waterfalls are magnificent and easily accessible. However, the hike is uninteresting, and the waterfalls are just a minor detail. Go straight to the green one and follow the stream down to the white one. You'll be amazed, without having to deal with the tarmac and traffic in dangerous areas.. the route after the green one until the return was hell, with a continuous steep slope and a completely blocked section where we had to climb over the barriers to get through, all made worse by hornet attacks... Sorry, but I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, especially not to families. Go straight to the waterfalls and find another spot for hiking.

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Lylypop
Lylypop

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The hike is very nice, with a beautiful green waterfall. It's a shame we had to take the road with the four tunnels, as it's still dangerous. The first tunnel has a small pavement, but the others don't.

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cathyferrer
cathyferrer

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 31, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Did a day trip, leaving early in beautiful weather.
We extended the loop by going to the Pont d'Echevis bridge, then Binla by road and finally Les Saffrières.
We saw the house and cabin near Les Clots where the TV programme Terre inconnue en Vercors was filmed, broadcast on Wednesday 26 October 2022.
The waterfalls are magnificent, the Petits Goulets pass is impressively vertical and the site between the cliffs is spectacular. The road is not a problem; I always consider a walk to be a series of routes to get from one point to another to observe and discover.
Thanks to the author, and I'd love to do this hike again with a group.

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randovaep
randovaep

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

My ratings are average because part of the circuit was closed due to the risk of falling rocks. The temporary signage wasn't great. Otherwise, the site is very beautiful and worth visiting when it's less crowded

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Enekro
Enekro

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

DO NOT GO THROUGH THE TUNNELS, especially if you have children. People drive fast, it's extremely dangerous. The walk is much better if you dip your feet in the water at the white waterfall and follow the stream upstream to the green waterfall. Of course, you'll need shoes that you can get wet!

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lea26
lea26

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The trail to the "white" waterfall isn't great. We saw a snake next to the fence along the trail. We ate on the rocks not far from the white waterfall, then turned back and returned to the car. There were a lot of people. Do you have to cross the river to continue the hike?

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