Circular loop of the Vallon de la Fauge via Les Clots.

This is an easy hike, much of which is in the shade of the forest. Don't miss the Pont de l'Amour, the Cascade de la Fauge and the Abri de la Fauge.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 6.36 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 35 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 264 m
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    Descent: - 263 m

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    Highest point: 1,337 m
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    Lowest point: 1,073 m

Description of the walk

Park in the small car park on Rue de Tintaine, just opposite the map of the Vallon de la Fauge.

(S/E) Walk up the street and take the path on the left that goes straight up into the forest. Follow the main path to the Pont de l'Amour.

(1) Continue along the main path without crossing the bridge until you reach the junction for the Cascade de la Fauge waterfall. Turn left to reach the site.

(2) Turn back and rejoin the route by turning left. Walk as close as possible to the stream, then turn right away from it and continue until you reach a crossroads.

(3) Turn left towards Vallon de la Fauge and Abri de la Fauge. Continue to the latter.

(4) Continue uphill to the right, initially through the forest, then in open country, until you reach Collet des Clots.

(5) Descend towards Clos de la Mene, where you will join a wide forest track.

(6) Turn right: view of the arrival point of the resort's cable car. Keep going in the same direction, ignoring the paths on either side, until you reach the hamlet of Les Clots (horse farm). Follow the road for about 600 m, leaving the road leading to La Croix des Glovettes on your left.

(7) Turn left onto the path that cuts across the bends in the road. Continue along the forest track to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,073 m - Car park on Rue de Tintaine.
  2. 1 : km 0.71 - alt. 1,115 m - Pont de l'Amour
  3. 2 : km 1.61 - alt. 1,199 m - La Fauge waterfall
  4. 3 : km 2.28 - alt. 1,248 m - Crossroads for the Abri de la Fauge
  5. 4 : km 3.53 - alt. 1,314 m - Abri de la Fauge
  6. 5 : km 3.8 - alt. 1,331 m - Collet des Clots
  7. 6 : km 4.15 - alt. 1,327 m - Forest track, viewpoint.
  8. 7 : km 5.35 - alt. 1,221 m - Leave the road and take the path on the left.
  9. S/E : km 6.35 - alt. 1,074 m - Car park on Rue de Tintaine.

Notes

Water sources are scarce in the Vallon de la Fauge, apart from the Fauge itself: please note thatfiltration is mandatory.
Then, just before the climbing school, there is a fountain on the right-hand side of the path (dry on the day of the hike).
Wear good hiking boots as the paths are rocky.
This hike with children can be turned into a bivouac trip by sleeping in the Abri de la Fauge shelter.

Worth a visit

(1) The Pont de l'Amour.
(2) The Fauge Waterfall.
(4) The Abri de la Fauge shelter.
The horse farm in the hamlet of Les Clots (horse riding).

Reviews and comments

4.3 / 5
Based on 9 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.4 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.3 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
chrisgil-dive
chrisgil-dive

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Completed on 5 August. A well-used path, but not too busy. After point 6, you come to a fork in the path. Take the path that descends the most (not the more obvious one on the right). When you arrive at the car park, there is a small hut selling delicious homemade blueberry tart.

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monpotenico
monpotenico

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

The loop is easy and mostly in the woods. The waterfall is nice to see and you can have a picnic by the stream.

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User 9309424
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pretty route, cool when it's hot. Easy hike but not suitable for pushchairs. Nice spot for a picnic. We enjoyed the beautiful views.

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Mamilo13
Mamilo13

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A nice little hike after two days of more challenging hikes!!! What we were looking for

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Lydie13250
Lydie13250

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I agree with all the other comments – a lovely, fairly easy walk.

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jeppemenout
jeppemenout

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike with the Vercors mountain range in the background.
At point 5, it is worth making a return trip from the small pass of Collet des Clos to the Fauge sheepfold.
This is also a good route for snowshoeing in winter.

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Marc0Polo
Marc0Polo

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Route taken on a Sunday in August 2023 during a heatwave.

An easy route, with lots of Sunday walkers taking their children to cool off by the river.
The Love Bridge is nothing impressive, but the Fauge waterfall is worth seeing. The area is criss-crossed by numerous tracks and paths. This can cause some hesitation, as there are junctions that are not marked in the description. However, there is no need to worry, as all the paths intersect and offer many variations. Please note that at point 4, there is a 50-metre climb before reaching the shelter.

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SW
SW

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful route, mostly shaded and well marked.

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Assémat Gilberte
Assémat Gilberte

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, moderate difficulty, a few good climbs. Interesting route, fairly shaded, and
a few "rocky" sections.

We started from the "Cochettes" car park, which is easier for the climb.
At the end, there was a magnificent view at the foot of the cliffs.

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