The Carret Cave from the Doriaz car park

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant route, mostly in the shade, which is fortunate!
The 320 m elevation gain is spread over a little over a kilometre, so bring water and good shoes! The route is very well signposted but not really suitable for young children.

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Date of your route : Jun 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

We went past the Doria waterfall but didn’t go through the cave as it was too technical. We came across a few hikers who were desperately looking for the via ferrata, so the signposting might not be ideal for finding your way there!

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Date of your route : Jul 27, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

I fully agree with the other reviews that this hike shouldn’t be described as easy, as the descent to the waterfall is fraught with difficulties, between the steepness of the slope and the loose stones that make it slippery. I completely understand why some people have pointed out that it will be very difficult for families planning to do this hike with young children.
I personally only managed to do part of the hike (I turned back at the waterfall) so that I would still have the strength in my legs for the return journey, given the difficulty of the slope.
In fact, at the waterfall, I witnessed two helicopter evacuations following injuries sustained on the hiking trail.
The only positive aspect was the refreshing coolness provided by the waterfall.

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Date of your route : Jun 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I agree with the previous comments. The walk is very pleasant, with a lovely route through the forest, culminating in a stunning waterfall and caves to explore. However, families with young children should be warned that the path is sometimes very narrow (with a drop below) and that you’ll need to be very careful at times.

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Date of your route : Nov 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Due to a lack of time, I wasn’t able to complete the whole hike, but I wouldn’t describe it as easy – more like moderate.
I’d chosen this hike because it was listed as ‘easy’, but as I have a problem with my knee, I found the descents a bit too steep for my leg.

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Date of your route : Aug 14, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We went on this hike as a family with the children and had a lovely time: the route was well-marked (with clear directions and proper signposting on the ground), and there were plenty of points of interest: a refreshing picnic by the waterfall, a visit to the cave and the adjoining house, views of the via ferrata...
However, the ‘easy’ difficulty level mentioned in the description should be taken with a pinch of salt...The slope leading to the waterfall is really steep and sometimes narrow; it’s easy to slip even on dry ground (the pebbles and fine soil make it slippery), and the climb back up is just as difficult. Similarly, the path from the waterfall to the cave is quite challenging; you need to be very careful both going up and down.
This hike is therefore very pleasant, cool in the forest and interesting, but you shouldn’t attempt it without a minimum level of fitness, and it can prove quite dangerous with children.
Happy hiking to all!

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