The Infernet Spring

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An oasis of freshness!
One of the easiest walks to do with children, following the stream back to its source.
Please note: A hiker has informed us that this hike is no longer possible due to a landslide reported by a municipal decree. In addition, between 1 June and 30 September, some areas may be closed to the public (fire hazard).

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.02 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 40 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 23 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 23 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 109 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 86 m
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waterfall
Sunset
The waterfall

Description of the walk

Nothing could be easier than following the path to the spring:

(S/E) The walk starts under a large metal archway marked "Chemin de l'Infernet". This walk is a tiny part ofthe GR®2013 trail. Follow the red and yellow markings.
Following the river on the left bank, you will come to some duckboards overlooking the river for a short distance

(1) As soon as you arrive opposite the ochre-red rocks, worthy of the greatest Westerns, the walk continues on the right.

(2) You will pass a large natural pool with a waterfall. The source is 50 metres upstream, emerging from a small cave.

(3) The return journey follows the same route back to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 86 m - Large metal gate "Chemin de l'Infernet"
  2. 1 : km 0.36 - alt. 91 m - Wooden walkway
  3. 2 : km 0.85 - alt. 103 m - Waterfall
  4. 3 : km 1.01 - alt. 109 m - Source of the Infernet - Cadière (ruisseau) - Affluent de l'Étang de Bolmon
  5. S/E : km 2.02 - alt. 86 m - Large metal gate "Chemin de l'Infernet"

Notes

A short, easy walk, no equipment required.

Worth a visit

The Infernet spring.
The red ochre rocks.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

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Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 38 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.2 / 5
Vador61
Vador61

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Note: the route is passable; there have been no further rockfalls to date.
A peaceful walk, partly shaded, ideal for families,

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Catherine Breem
Catherine Breem

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent site

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Iyarri
Iyarri

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant, can be extended starting from the Frescoulle community centre (+30 mins).

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Gilles Hz
Gilles Hz

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

More of a stroll than a hike, this walk along the edge of the cadiere to its source is surprising in this dry season!

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Michèle d'istres
Michèle d'istres

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

We are very disappointed with this short route and especially with the poor landscaping around the Cadière River. I understand that there was an urgent need to secure the banks, which had been damaged by erosion and heavy use. This is a place where local families and children go for a stroll after lunch.
I won't be going back.

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an1942
an1942

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A round trip in a surprising setting along a river
The route has been made safe

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CallMeDams
CallMeDams

Hello,
I can confirm that as of 19 July 2021, this circuit is closed for safety reasons.

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gerodez-francoise
gerodez-francoise

Please note that you are in the south! Between 1 June and 30 September, some areas may be closed to walking (fire risk), which is what happened to us! We were therefore unable to test this walk.

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carrie
carrie

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 15, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average

I had already done this short walk a few years ago, without knowing about this site. The route has changed a little due to developments and fencing. It has lost some of its charm. There is a small waterfall and spring with pipes. The red rocks are reminiscent of Westerns, which is nice.

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Bobetnico
Bobetnico

To date, considering the heat and fire warnings in the mountains, I have not done this hike.

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camsperrin
camsperrin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Circuit in very good condition, no further closure planned.
Very short circuit but possibility to climb up to the ridge to continue a little further and enjoy the view.
Small waterfall, spring and ochre rock, very nice

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cerise13130
cerise13130

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 31, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

nice walk! It's like being in cowboy country!

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willyodin
willyodin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 10, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very pleasant hike to do with young children, aged 3 and 6.
a change of scenery.
the hike is accessible again despite the warning on the website.

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gazok54
gazok54 ★

Thank you, Agondar
We have mentioned this decree in the introduction to the hike.

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Agondar
Agondar

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Please note that following a landslide, this walk is closed by municipal order with no reopening date announced.
You can still follow the Infernet in the other direction and pick up some walls along the way.

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