The Chiloza falls

A wander among the underbrush along the Couze Pavin, from bank to bank, flowing in cascades.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.79 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 159 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 159 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 989 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 837 m

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Description of the walk

Access: At the end of the little road to the right after entering the winter camping site (the latter is at the exit agglomeration of Besse-en-Chandesse on the road to Murol and is well marked with a large sign). Park in the car park near the shed.

Start: At the house before the shed, take the path that begins along the gable of the house (to ensure that you are on the right path, check the small wooden sign for the waterfalls that is at foot of the trees to the left of the trail).

The trail then runs along the camping site. Reach the football field (1). Walk along it on its left and cross the D978 to head right along a road leading to the rubbish tip. Go past the treatment plant (2), following the left bank of the Couze Pavin, flowing in a succession of waterfalls over 400 metres.

Cross the couze over the bridge (3) and immediately take a path up towards Les Carnians. At the next intersection, turn right towards the Thiaulaire. (Discovery Trail) At the fork at the entrance to the hamlet, continue straight on the road.

Turn left on the D149 then immediately cross it to take the road right to the roundabout (4). Continue across the bridge returning to the starting point after entering the winter camping site (5).

N.B. Couze is an Auvergne word that can be translated as torrent.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 987 m - Parking near a hangar
  2. 1 : km 0.4 - alt. 954 m - Football pitch - Cascade de Chiloza
  3. 2 : km 0.95 - alt. 926 m - Water treatment plant
  4. 3 : km 1.83 - alt. 837 m - Gateway
  5. 4 : km 4.36 - alt. 988 m - Junction D149
  6. 5 : km 4.52 - alt. 982 m - Bridge - Couze Pavin (rivière) à finaliser
  7. S/E : km 4.79 - alt. 987 m - Parking near a hangar

Notes

A fairly rugged trail, sometimes difficult along the couze, wear good walking shoes.

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 125 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
RandonEure06
RandonEure06
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Waterfall not particularly interesting to visit. Poorly signposted

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User 19121355

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This hike is not easy at all at the start. It's fine up to the waste collection centre and the sewage treatment plant, but after that it gets tough and complicated. You really have to keep an eye out for the yellow markers on the trees so you don't get lost. Personally, I almost turned back... but once you've crossed the little bridge over the river, it's fine. I would say that this hike is moderate and not easy

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virgule
virgule

To follow the discussion

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User 3687497

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike through the woods and waterfalls. However, the descent is tricky, with lots of rocks and tree roots (avoid pushchairs) and numerous steps that are not in very good condition... a shame...

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totoetzoe
totoetzoe

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent, refreshing walk along the stream, through the woods, past a series of beautiful little waterfalls, then back up through the woods. Not to be missed!

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cathberth56
cathberth56

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, despite some steep trails and stairs that are not always well maintained.

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User 8539837

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Very pretty hike, walk, accessible and shaded.

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User 3190065

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Apart from the section behind the waste disposal centre, it's a nice walk. Be careful on the wooden steps, as some are missing or broken.

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hocine
hocine

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike, amazing waterfall and lovely woodland.

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coco.srz
coco.srz

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk, mostly through woodland along the river and waterfalls!
Be careful, though, as there are a few steps and some worn planks.

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grumes
grumes

Beautiful shaded hike with a stunning waterfall.
Well marked on the map.
May not be suitable for children.

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User 13430637

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with lots of undergrowth, but be careful if you have weak knees as there are quite a few steps along the river.

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grumes
grumes

Overall rating : 4 / 5

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

Great hike.

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User 18607164

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lovely family hike with my dog. Beautiful waterfalls. Shady most of the way.

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Cyri
Cyri

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very simple with the app. If we'd had to follow the signs, it would have been more complicated to follow our path. Very nice walk.

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