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: 4.78 mi
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 3 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 948 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 948 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 4,403 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,655 ft

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Description of the walk

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

(Out/Return) From the car park, head east along the GTV (Grande Traversée du Vercors), marked in red and white, and soon leave the track to take the path climbing to the left. Climb gradually through the woodland until you reach a T-junction.

(1) Leave the GTV and take the track to the right (this section is marked in yellow and green). A few hundred metres further on, you’ll reach a junction.

(2) Leave the track and take the path leading down to the left. This section runs along a ridge with beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding peaks. There are a few sections through woodland before you reach a junction.

(3) Turn right to head for the Bergerie de la Fauge and its sweeping panoramic views.

(4) Turn back to return to the previous junction.

(3) This time, head straight ahead along the path, which turns into a track less than a kilometre further on. You’ll reach a junction with a signpost.

(5) Join the GTV and turn right. About ten metres further on, you’ll come to a junction; take the path on the right to complete a short circular loop of around 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 Waterfall de la Fauge, turning left where signposted, before returning to the previous junction.

(5) Continue along the track to the right and stay on it, ignoring any side paths, until you reach the Parking des Clots.

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

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,055 ft - Haut des Glovettes car park
  2. 1 : mi 0.39 - alt. 4,341 ft - T-junction – GTV trail junction
  3. 2 : mi 0.59 - alt. 4,357 ft - Leaving the track
  4. 3 : mi 0.97 - alt. 4,301 ft - A/R junction towards the sheepfold
  5. 4 : mi 1.22 - alt. 4,403 ft - Abri de la Fauge
  6. 5 : mi 2.16 - alt. 4,101 ft - Junction of the circular loop
  7. 6 : mi 3.05 - alt. 3,655 ft - Pont de l'Amour
  8. 7 : mi 4.24 - alt. 4,045 ft - Les Clots car park
  9. S/E : mi 4.78 - alt. 4,055 ft - Upper Glovettes car park

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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