The Jassy Waterfalls

A short walk, suitable for young children, to discover two beautiful waterfalls in refreshing surroundings. You’ll also enjoy a lovely view of the summer pastures and the surrounding peaks.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.63 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 20 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 95 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 95 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 3,796 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 3,691 ft

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Description of the walk

The walk starts from the hamlet of Jassy, on the D721, on the north side of the bridge over the Couze d’Ardes. You can park on either side of the bridge, in a car park (on the south side of the bridge) or at the side of the road.

Signposted ‘Waterfalls 1 & 2’

(S/E) Take Rue du Four and head gently downhill. You’ll come out onto Rue des Cascades (not signposted here) and follow it to the right at a sharp angle.

(1) When the street bends sharply to the left, carry on straight ahead, passing a house on your left decorated with a ceramic tile depicting a butterfly. Follow a path that winds its way down and you’ll soon reach the entrance to the first waterfall.

(2) Head down to the right and you’ll reach the first waterfall straight away. Retrace your steps.

Signposted ‘Waterfall 2’

(2) Continue to the right along the path, which soon runs alongside the stream through a shaded area. Climb over a fence using a small stepladder and carry on straight ahead along the edge of the meadow to quickly reach the entrance to the second waterfall.

(3) Head down a steep slope to the right and you’ll soon reach a sort of small lake with the waterfall on your right. Climb back up the steep slope.

(3) Turn right along the edge of the meadow (a lovely view opposite of the two peaks of Loubinat). Turn right again towards some small rocks, from where you’ll have a lovely view of the second waterfall.

(4) Follow the route in the opposite direction to return to the hamlet of Jassy (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,786 ft - Jassy – Bridge over the - Couze d’Ardes (rivière) - Affluent de l'Allier
  2. 1 : mi 0.13 - alt. 3,766 ft - Junction
  3. 2 : mi 0.17 - alt. 3,740 ft - Access to the first of the - Cascades de Jassy
  4. 3 : mi 0.29 - alt. 3,714 ft - Access to the second of the - Cascades de Jassy
  5. 4 : mi 0.33 - alt. 3,691 ft - Rocks – Viewpoint
  6. S/E : mi 0.63 - alt. 3,786 ft - Jassy – Pont

Notes

A good pair of trainers is all you need for this very short walk with very little elevation gain.

No water sources were spotted along the route.

A detailed map can always come in handy...

This walk was completed twice by the author, the first time on 7 August 2026 and the second on 11 August 2026.

Worth a visit

The two waterfalls are the main attraction of this walk, which also offers beautiful views of the summer pastures and the surrounding peaks.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 2 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
jjmangier
jjmangier

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short, very pleasant and easy walk with some lovely views of the waterfalls.
Thanks to the author.

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Marianne01
Marianne01

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 28, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short round trip to discover two very pretty waterfalls. There’s a well-constructed passageway to get over a fence.
The second waterfall also offers unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape – absolutely stunning!

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