The waterfalls from Albepierre-Bredons

This route invites you to discover the pretty village of Albepierre-Bredons and explore the Pays de Murat national forest, which is home to many remarkable trees. In the cool woods, the Prés Long, Vergnes and Prapsou waterfalls are the main attractions of this shaded route.

Route not accessible from December to April due to snow.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.14 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 299 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 301 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,336 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,028 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the village of Albepierre-Bredons, Place du 19 Mars 1962.

(S/E) Go to the drinking troughs, cross the road and take the lane between the telephone box and the fire hydrant. After about ten metres, turn left and continue along the grassy path. At the top, turn right and go up to the RD39. Cross it and turn left to go up for about 20 metres.

(1) Before the Calvary, take thesecond grassy path that climbs up to a flat area. Continue straight ahead, cross the D39 road and take the large tree-lined track opposite. Ignore a path on the left and stay on this track for about 1 km.

(2) At the intersection before the stone bridge, you can turn left to see the Prés Long waterfall (10 minutes there and back).
Cross the stone bridge and continue climbing this wide path. After about 350 metres, you will reach a platform where you can admire the Vergnes waterfall. Take the path again and continue climbing for about 500 metres until you reach the D39.

(3) Go up the road on the left for about ten metres, and at the bend, take the path on the left that climbs into the woods for about 300 metres until you reach the large forest track.

(4) Turn left and stay on this wide track for about 1.5 km.

(5) At this junction, take the path on the far left that descends into the forest. Turn right at the first junction and follow the path for about 1.3 km until you reach a hairpin bend. Take the path opposite that descends for about 30 metres.

(6) Take the path on the far left that descends, gradually leaving the woods and returning to the middle of the meadows.

(7) Cross the bridge and, at the next intersection, continue right on this wide path for about 750 metres (don't miss the view of the Pont des Tuiles oratory on your right). At the hamlet of Trois Pierres, at the Prapsou cross overlooking the path on the right, you can descend to the right to admire the sublime waterfall of the same name (10 minutes round trip). Return to the municipal road and keep right at the next crossroads. Continue for about 150 metres, and at the next intersection, turn left and go up the lane to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,038 m - Parking: Place du 19 Mars 1962
  2. 1 : km 0.35 - alt. 1,074 m - RD39 crossroads
  3. 2 : km 2 - alt. 1,124 m - Le Gué
  4. 3 : km 3.75 - alt. 1,281 m - RD39 crossroads
  5. 4 : km 4.12 - alt. 1,329 m - Crossroads
  6. 5 : km 5.61 - alt. 1,272 m - Crossroads
  7. 6 : km 7.08 - alt. 1,118 m - On the left
  8. 7 : km 7.48 - alt. 1,082 m - The Lagnon bridge
  9. S/E : km 9.13 - alt. 1,038 m - Parking: Place du 19 Mars 1962

Notes

Route impassable from December to April due to snow.

Markings: Yellow

Worth a visit

The Oratory of the Pont des Tuiles:
The oratory is built into a rock that was probably deposited by the ancient glacier of the Lagnon Valley
Lagnon valley. This type of rock also marked the boundary between private or divisible properties.

The Prapsou Cross:
The cross stands on top of a small hill bordering the river. This undated cross is carved with a
crucifixion on one side and a virgin on the other and has long been linked to a tradition that has now been lost: during weddings, the entire wedding procession, led by musicians, would go to this spot and dance around the cross. This was a guarantee of happiness for the bride and groom.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 30 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
User 16559829

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, Albepierre is a refreshing, well-marked place, charming in every way with several hiking trails. I was delighted with this getaway

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User 17100914

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

an easy hike, particularly pleasant in warm weather thanks to the shade provided by the trees and the coolness of the waterfalls. The last waterfall is the most beautiful and rewards our efforts.

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YannMLD
YannMLD
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

We did this hike the day after a day hike with some people who weren't very fit, and it was still really enjoyable! The day was very sunny, and it hadn't rained much in the previous days, but there are quite a few paths that must get very muddy in wetter weather. We passed several really beautiful waterfalls (remember to bring your swimsuits, as you can go under some of them) that are well worth seeing. We met a few people at the waterfalls, but we were mostly alone during the hike

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RolandB62
RolandB62

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A superb, easy route for the whole family.
We really enjoyed the variety of landscapes and views.

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jemarche
jemarche

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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Danaé2010
Danaé2010

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A tour loved by teenagers!

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yoletpc
yoletpc

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike with two beautiful waterfalls, which were full of water this summer.
It is very easy to continue on to the Prat de Bouc pass

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lyllatsrando
lyllatsrando

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The waterfalls along this hike were a wonderful discovery
We did it in hot weather, and the shade of the woods was very welcome.
The waterfalls are truly beautiful and set in lush, magnificent surroundings
Thank you, "tenthor"; we thoroughly enjoyed this hike from start to finish

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Francenger
Francenger

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Enjoy the coolness along the stream and a pleasant walk through the woods.

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marino01
marino01

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 29, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

an interesting hike with beautiful waterfalls and varied landscapes.

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pierre huraux
pierre huraux

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 11, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent hike in a bucolic setting, with no difficulty.
The waterfalls were splendid, especially after the rainy spring.
At point 4, extend the hike to go to the Souleyre buron, which is open (shelter available, but with the usual smoky smell of a refuge). A nice spot for a snack.
An easy walk but definitely worth doing, even in uncertain weather.

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carolouise
carolouise

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

we had a wonderful time. A superb hike and very easy to find, even if it was a little more physically demanding than expected...

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terrademoineville
terrademoineville

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike

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bcg243
bcg243

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike (not suitable for pushchairs on most of the route, except for special child carriers)
The waterfalls are very beautiful and accessible, and you can enjoy the valley scenery on the way back.

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Ti
Ti

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

A pleasant path leads to the first two waterfalls, then the trail branches off from the stream but remains in the woods. Half of the descent is along a rather uninteresting track. We took an interesting detour to the Souleyre buron (a restored but unoccupied buron with two or three utensils, including a butter churn, and an information panel). Be careful not to miss the last waterfall at the end of the trail.

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