The End of the World

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This place really exists and it's not far away! To get there, simply:
- go to the superb Sixt Fer à Cheval cirque,
- take the wide tracks and paths from the car park,
- continue to the front walls.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.34 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Return to departure point: Yes
  • ↗
    Vertical gain: + 296 m
  • ↘
    Vertical drop: - 289 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,220 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 937 m
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view from a small cavity
the Giffre valley
La Vogealle waterfall
Plan des lacs lake

Description of the walk

Park in the Cirque du Fer à Cheval car park at the exit of the village of Nambride.

(S/E) Take the wide tracks that quickly lead to the large Plan des Lacs area. Continue along the track until you reach the crossroads between the streams created by the Pierrette and Méridienne waterfalls.

(1) Take the track on the left, cross the Giffre river via the footbridge and you will quickly reach the Chalet de Prazon.

(2) Leave theGRP® trail that leads to the Vogealle area via the Pas du Boret on your left and continue opposite on the right bank of the Giffre. Ford all the streams flowing from the waterfalls to reach the most impressive one, the Vogealle.

(3) Take the footbridge here and continue to a new Himalayan-style footbridge.

(4) Stay on the path on the right bank to reach the Bout du Monde site after a short climb.

(5) Reach the crossroads of the Himalayan footbridge.

(4) Take the footbridge to continue along the left bank of the Giffre. Ford all the streams flowing from the waterfalls, continue and you will come to the Chalet de Prazon crossroads that you passed on the way there.

(1) Take the same route as on the way there to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 937 m - Cirque car park - Le Fer à Cheval
  2. 1 : km 1.74 - alt. 1,010 m - Prazon crossroads - Giffre (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 2.35 - alt. 1,022 m - Chalet de Prazon
  4. 3 : km 3.38 - alt. 1,041 m - Cascade de la Vogealle
  5. 4 : km 4.07 - alt. 1,057 m - Himalayan footbridge over the - Giffre (rivière)
  6. 5 : km 4.76 - alt. 1,220 m - Le Bout du Monde
  7. S/E : km 9.34 - alt. 937 m - Cirque car park

Practical information

In mid-spring, for example at the end of May, water is everywhere here:
- at the top it gushes forth,
- in the middle it falls,
- at the bottom it rolls.
A spectacular sight, the Plan des Lacs stop allows you to name each of these waterfalls thanks to the orientation table.

Dogs are not allowed, even on a leash, from the Chalet du Prazon onwards.

In the nearby area

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 63 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Clarity of route map
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
orso2010
orso2010

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Nov 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

A pleasant hike for the whole family, a very nice site.

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Kinet
Kinet

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Route closed on a section of the path due to a recent rockfall.

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monpotenico
monpotenico

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Parking costs €7 and is compulsory. A sublime hike that is easy to complete. There is a climb over the last 200 metres, but it is nothing insurmountable, even with children. This walk is simply fantastic. Best done in autumn for the colours and in spring to see the beautiful waterfalls.
The only downside is that it gets very busy and the car park fills up quickly. You'll have to be an early riser 😁

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Cabus Jean-Xavier
Cabus Jean-Xavier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

It's magnificent and apart from the climb at the end, it's easy. Due to rockfalls, the first part is closed and you return the same way you came. The view from the bottom of the cirque is superb.

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yvesmunier
yvesmunier

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lovely walk. Pleasant path to the waterfall

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raymond2A
raymond2A

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

hike done in the sunshine after a night of rain the waterfalls were magnificent

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User 26447894

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Busy trail : Yes

Very beautiful area with impressive landscapes and waterfalls. In July, however, many of the waterfalls are empty and the area is completely overrun. The restaurant is expensive, so it's better to bring your own food. I won't be doing this hike again in good weather – it's too hot, there are mosquitoes and lots of day hikers. It's hard to enjoy the landscape. The route is longer than stated, but I've noticed that with many of the routes listed here. This also applies to the altitude information. Despite everything, the area is beautiful and worth a visit. The best time to go is probably towards the end of May and from mid-September onwards, when the holidays are over. By the way, you can stay in the car park for £10 in a camper van. There are lots of spaces under the trees and you can hear the river rushing by, which is very nice.

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User 26400881

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Lots of people even before 14 July.
However, the last half hour is quite difficult, especially in direct sunlight.
Beautiful landscapes

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Momo2978
Momo2978

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : No

Very beautiful hike

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JYLL
JYLL

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Jun 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Superb scenery. The walk is well worth doing, despite being very busy. Note that the route is 2 to 3 km longer than advertised.

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michelG83
michelG83

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Oct 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Well-described walk, very easy to follow, very beautiful but too busy for my liking.

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Phil.Cormier
Phil.Cormier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of walk : Sep 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Very nice walk, superb views, easy route but be careful on the last 500 metres, which are much steeper. take a break at the end of the world and admire the views of the cirque du fer à cheval, the waterfalls etc....
13 km round trip and not 9 km as indicated.
I would recommend

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buchette4
buchette4

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

Great walk.

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Emimiloulou
Emimiloulou

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of walk : Aug 04, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

A beautiful hike with superb views and waterfalls. You'll get a great view.
Just a little more elevation gain when you get to the "end of the world" but the view from the top is well worth the effort to admire the panorama from the top before returning.
I would recommend

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michel.landenbergue
michel.landenbergue

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of walk : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Clarity of route map : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Busy trail : Yes

thank you for this useful information

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