The Roquefort Waterfalls

A very short walk in the woods to discover the Roquefort waterfalls.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 0.68 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 92 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 92 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 561 m
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    Lowest point: 469 m

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Description of the walk

Enter the old village of Roquefort-Les-Cascades and cross it towards the mountain, following the wooden signs that indicate the waterfalls. Be careful, the road is narrow and only one car can pass at a time!
At the end of the road, you will find a car park: the waterfalls are there!

No need to walk for miles, the first waterfalls offer a most relaxing landscape!
The proof is in the picnic tables that invite you to take a break and listen to the sound of the water gurgling and splashing.

(S/E) Turn right and start climbing to reach the first platform, then the second... at the end lies a little treasure that only Nature knows how to create!

(1) Admire this magnificent petrified waterfall which, depending on the season, is either filled with fresh water straight from the bowels of the mountain or adorned with a thin stream of clear water.

Take the path that climbs up alongside the waterfall and discover a breathtaking landscape... set off on an adventure and explore every corner of this natural space. Cross the stream on your right and climb up the path, but be careful as it is narrow, winding and can be wet!

(2) At the top, turn left and continue along the path... Admire the more or less dry beds of the many small streams that wind their way down and feed the waterfall...
You can guess their paths through the woods... You might even spot a few tiny fairies, behind a rock or a tree...

Begin the descent by following the path... be careful, it's slippery! Return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 469 m - Waterfall car park
  2. 1 : km 0.11 - alt. 489 m - Second platform - Cascade de la Turasse (Roquefort-les-Cascades)
  3. 2 : km 0.32 - alt. 561 m - High point
  4. S/E : km 0.68 - alt. 469 m - Waterfall car park

Worth a visit

I never tire of this walk because it offers a different landscape each time, depending on the amount of water.
Sometimes it's almost dry, sometimes it's overflowing, so make sure you wear good walking shoes that can handle water!
The climb is between rocks, roots, trees and water, but the descent is a little steep and strewn with leaves that are sometimes, or even often, slippery.
There are several paths that allow you to vary the walk, climb higher, take shortcuts, lengthen or shorten the walk... that's what makes this place so magical!

We usually allow an hour on site, but it depends on how much you want to stroll around or explore the area!

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 36 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
Gilles-a
Gilles-a
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Uninteresting route with a trail that veers off the path above the waterfall and does not pass by the waterfall itself, as shown on the map.
The site itself is pleasant, in the woods.
The waterfall must be very beautiful in spring but loses much of its appeal in summer.
There are numerous well-marked trails that are preferable to this route, the purpose of which I do not understand.

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User 26581514

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

First hike with our children. Very nice, even though there was no water as indicated.
The site is very pretty!
There are no signposts, but it's not very long, so it's easy to find your way around.

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dinezia
dinezia

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very pleasant place, you can see beautiful natural formations despite the lack of water.
We took some lovely photos.

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chtimi
chtimi

Overall rating : 2 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : No

In fact, the path is invisible on the way back. Don't go in September because the waterfall is dry. Be careful, walking shoes are recommended because it is very slippery.

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JLF1
JLF1

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Very busy route : Yes

This hike should be avoided in summer when the waterfalls are dry. In addition, the trail is unmarked and difficult to follow due to the many small paths.
It would be useful to specify the opening times of the open-air café (which appears to be closed in September).

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annesafi
annesafi

I went to the site. Everything is well signposted, and I didn't bother reading the explanations.
A surprising place, with water, few people, very family-friendly

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popo1953
popo1953

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike, but you need to be in very good physical condition to complete it.

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massat09
massat09

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 25, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

it's a shame to do it in summer because the water doesn't flow, especially during dry periods, but the vegetation is lush and needs to be redone in autumn. Easy parking and several paths. It must be beautiful with the waterfalls. A short hike that's worth the detour, even in summer

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Amarette
Amarette

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A welcoming site with a guinguette (open-air café), lots of trails with no signposts. Although the trails are easy, don't forget to wear good walking shoes. The visit is less interesting during the dry season, as the waterfalls don't flow from June to October.

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Amarette
Amarette

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A very peaceful setting, ideal for families. Although the route is very easy, you still need to wear suitable footwear. The site loses some of its appeal during the dry season, as the waterfalls dry up between June and October.

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Sebtony
Sebtony
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Very nice climb, no difficulties apart from slippery ground.
Very quiet location in winter.

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Nathalie 31
Nathalie 31

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

At this time of year, there is water but also a lot of people. If you are looking for peace and quiet, you should choose another place

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jmangles
jmangles

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A maze of tracks, making it easy to get lost as soon as you stray from the stream.
Nevertheless, there are some beautiful waterfalls. Be careful not to slip on the way down. Walking sticks are recommended

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UK
UK

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

At this time of year there is very little water, so the waterfalls are very small... Several climbs, including one very steep one. A quiet route with good paths.

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rambo18
rambo18

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, very popular in August, beautiful scenery, a shame there was no water left.

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