La Fauge Waterfall

A magical snowshoe hike with breathtaking scenery in the Vercors region of Isère, starting from the Villard-de-Lans resort.

Details

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.69 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 3 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 289 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 289 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,342 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,114 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park at the top of Les Glovettes.

(S/E) From the car park, head east on the GTV (Grande Traversée du Vercors) marked in red and white, and quickly leave the track to take the path that climbs to the left. Climb gradually through the woods until you reach a T-junction.

(1) Leave the GTV and take the track on the right (this section is marked in yellow and green). A few hundred metres further on, you will reach an intersection.

(2) Leave the track and take the path that descends to the left. This section offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. There are a few sections through the woods before you reach an intersection.

(3) Turn right to reach the Bergerie de la Fauge and its vast panorama.

(4) Turn around to return to the previous intersection.

(3) This time, follow the path opposite, which turns into a track less than a kilometre later. You will reach an intersection with a signpost.

(5) Return to the GTV and turn right. After about ten metres, you will come to an intersection. Take the route on the right to make a small circular loop of about 2.5 km. Cross the Fauge, climb gently and reach the Pont de l'Amour.

(6) Cross this bridge over the Fauge and follow the GTV to the right uphill. On the way, visit the Cascade de la Fauge waterfall, on the left when indicated, before returning to the previous intersection.

(5) Continue on the track to the right and stay on it, ignoring the side paths, until you reach the Clots car park.

(7) Leave the GTV and keep right on the road. Further on, at the intersection, follow the road to the left leading to the Glovettes car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,236 m - Haut des Glovettes car park
  2. 1 : km 0.62 - alt. 1,323 m - T-junction - Abandon GTV
  3. 2 : km 0.95 - alt. 1,328 m - Leave the trail
  4. 3 : km 1.56 - alt. 1,311 m - Intersection A/R towards the sheepfold
  5. 4 : km 1.96 - alt. 1,342 m - Abri de la Fauge
  6. 5 : km 3.47 - alt. 1,250 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  7. 6 : km 4.91 - alt. 1,114 m - Pont de l'Amour
  8. 7 : km 6.83 - alt. 1,233 m - Clots car park
  9. S/E : km 7.69 - alt. 1,236 m - Parking at the top of Les Glovettes

Notes

Be careful of the countless stones hidden by the snow on the trails, on certain sections, making walking with snowshoes unpleasant.

Snowshoe hire available at the starting point.

Three-layer system (the weather changes so quickly), hat, gloves,

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 7 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
rezzouqi
rezzouqi

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very nice hike, beautiful scenery. We shortened it a bit by turning back at the waterfall.

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Bobdenard
Bobdenard

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 30, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike to enjoy with the family.
Some elevation gain.
Three hours of walking, with good footwear.

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Junior
Junior

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

I'll order @+

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CLOCLO 01
CLOCLO 01

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful route, the waterfall wasn't completely frozen.

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jefferson66
jefferson66

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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spez
spez

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

For the description, I followed the GPS track!
However, it was a very nice hike with beautiful views of the mountains.
The waterfalls were frozen
Be careful, some parts are very slippery. Walking poles are a minimum requirement, and ice cleats are a must.
Snowshoes are not really suitable in my opinion.

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PhilGlo38
PhilGlo38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 04, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The frozen waterfall: nice...

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