The Cascade du Dégoutte-Eau waterfall

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This is a short walk in the Vercors to a little-known waterfall, which unfortunately dries up in summer and autumn. To get there, you will follow wide paths through a rugged or open landscape, surrounded by small mountains, green meadows and fragrant undergrowth. This is not a circular walk, but a round trip. The outward journey is a constant and sometimes steep climb. Logically, the return journey is much easier.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 4.21 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 00 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 280 m
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    Descent: - 279 m
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    Highest point: 785 m
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    Lowest point: 505 m
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Waterfall on 22 March
The waterfall

Description of the walk

Park in the Passage du Tour car park on the D435 shortly after Beauregard. There are several parking spaces along the road, before and after the starting point of the hike.

(S/E) Take the path on the right, marked by a raised barrier. You will come to a crossroads at a place called Champ Riant.

(1) Take the path uphill to the left. Stay on this path, following the Ravin de l'Écalon. Shortly before the waterfall, you will reach a crossroads in a hairpin bend.

(2) Continue to the right to reach the wall of the Cascade du Dégoutte-Eau waterfall.

(3) Retrace your steps to return to the Passage du Tour car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 505 m - Passage du Tour car park
  2. 1 : km 0.67 - alt. 554 m - Champ Riant
  3. 2 : km 1.97 - alt. 739 m - Hairpin bend
  4. 3 : km 2.11 - alt. 785 m - Dégoutte-Eau Waterfall
  5. S/E : km 4.2 - alt. 506 m - Passage du Tour car park

Notes

(3) Cascade du Dégoutte-Eau: the waterfall may or may not be dry, depending on the season.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
BK626
BK626

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant round trip with beautiful autumn colours on comfortable paths. However, pay attention to point 2 and go straight ahead as indicated on the map, ignoring the signposts at this point.
Despite heavy rain the day before our hike, this "waterfall" was only a waterfall in name...
Probably worth doing again in the spring
A mixed review to conclude.

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gb26100
gb26100

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The waterfall is just an excuse for a lovely little hike.
Avoid this walk in hot weather.

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maelle.l.c
maelle.l.c

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk to do, we were lucky, there was a bit of water at the waterfall!
I recommend it 👍

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martial89
martial89
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Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

route suitable for all weather conditions

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lattier
lattier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A short and very easy hike, perfect for a post-lunch stroll.
Do it in winter to see the frozen waterfall: magnificent!

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Jimin
Jimin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pleasant and easy

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