The Tines Gorges

Discover the ancient Tines Gorges, carved out by the Giffre. Now abandoned by this turbulent torrent, these gorges offer a spectacular walk.
Please note: message from a hiker dated 18/09/2022: Part of the walk is closed by prefectural order due to the risk of falling trees. Another message dated 19/07/23 states: The path is destroyed in several places due to tree felling.
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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 5.33 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 185 m
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    Descent: - 186 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 866 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 725 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the dirt car park in the hamlet of Le Perret.

(S/E) Take the road a few metres to the left of the car park and quickly leave it, taking the bridge over the Giffre on the left. Turn left again at the end of the bridge. Start a very short climb to reach the Chapel of Notre-Dame des Grâces.

(1) Continue on theGR® trail. The markings are very sparse, but there are directional signs at every intersection. Follow this beautiful trail and you will easily reach the gorge.

(2) Take a series of very easy ladders to discover this fabulous passage that the Giffre has carved out between the cliffs. Stay on this path and follow the signs for Pont des Stream at the crossroads. Reach this bridge, which allows you to cross the Giffre des Fonts.

(3) Take the street on the left and cross the hamlet of La Chapelle. You will come to a wayside shrine and immediately after that a crossroads.

(4) Take this track on the left, follow the quarry and further on you will rejoin the D907 road at a monument in memory of three children who fell into the Giffre.

(5) Turn left, do not cross the Giffre on the bridge opposite the monument. Continue to the large Via Ferrata car park. Keep left on the downhill track and stay on the right at the next crossroads. Pass the cheese dairy and continue to the Perret car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 730 m - Car park in the hamlet of Le Perret
  2. 1 : km 0.55 - alt. 752 m - Notre-Dame des Grâces - Giffre (rivière)
  3. 2 : km 1.59 - alt. 821 m - Tines Gorges
  4. 3 : km 2.63 - alt. 766 m - Pont des Streams
  5. 4 : km 3.35 - alt. 752 m - Crossroads with wayside shrine
  6. 5 : km 4.29 - alt. 773 m - Monument to the 3 children
  7. S/E : km 5.33 - alt. 730 m - Car park in the hamlet of Perret

Notes

Worth a visit

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 25 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
LaMiaDoRé
LaMiaDoRé

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A refreshing hike despite the August heatwave!

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souche.jeanlouis
souche.jeanlouis

I'm sorry, but I didn't do that hike!
However, on 14 July, I did this one: Le Cirque du Fer à Cheval and Le Bout du Monde, but instead of Nambride, we started from the restaurant "Chalet du Fer à Cheval" located near what is called Chalets de Frenalay on the map.

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User 17709158

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Nice walk

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OlivierRJD
OlivierRJD

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

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

Hiking in the rain, it's a bit slippery but the risky parts are equipped with handrails so the route can be done safely despite the weather
We shortened the route by taking the Griffe des Fonds river path, staying on the south bank. The path runs close to the river and quickly loops back to the start. In the end, it was a short 4 km loop that took an hour and ten minutes, with an elevation gain of 174 m

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Math2024
Math2024

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

I wouldn't do this hike with children, as the path is narrow and runs along the edge of a drop. The climbs are steep. The view is worth it, but I'm not sure it's that easy.

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le dd
le dd

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Hello,
A beautiful route through the gorges, a short hike with a few technical sections. The ladder sections are easy, but caution is advised in wet weather and for those who are prone to vertigo.
Thanks to the author

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FlickaPatsy
FlickaPatsy

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy short hike. The trail is not always clearly marked as it has had to be slightly altered due to numerous fallen branches.
The return journey is along very wide paths that are reasonably pleasant. The climb along the new Tine Gorges offers beautiful views.

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Fabfabulon69
Fabfabulon69

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Pleasant route through the woods – ideal for starting your stay ;-)

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SBF
SBF

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely family walk

The hike should be done in the direction described in the guide to climb up and not down the three ladders (which are almost stairs, not at all difficult, doable with children aged around 3-4 who are comfortable walking and climbing). This way, you will discover a beautiful view of Sixt Fer à Cheval. Much of the walk is in the shade. When you descend back to Sixt, the sun comes out and the walk through the hamlet is less pleasant.

Recommended for a warm-up or with young children.

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Moons
Moons

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 21, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant walk along woodland paths. At the end, you can see part of the gorges. Beware if you suffer from vertigo.
On the way back, we stopped near the Giffre to watch the rafts, canoes and kayaks go by 🙂
There were a few short stretches on country roads, which weren't quite as nice.
Nevertheless, we have fond memories of the trip, thank you!

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Fred St Pierre
Fred St Pierre

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hello everyone, the trail has been open again since early August 2023. The trail is easy as long as you follow the signs. Enjoy your hike!

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bernardino
bernardino ★

Sorry for this incident that my friends and I did not experience during this walk. However, the description mentions the following:
Warning: message from a hiker dated 18/09/2022: Part of the walk is closed by prefectural order due to the risk of falling trees.
Perhaps this order has since been withdrawn, which is why I am adding your comment to the description.
Have a nice day

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babetteb25
babetteb25
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Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The trail is damaged in several places due to tree cutting. We often had to take detours and it was difficult to find our way. But it was a good hike nonetheless

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Gilcool 1
Gilcool 1

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 21, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, varied and uncrowded route. I took a group in an anti-clockwise direction, starting from the Pont des Tines and leaving a car at the Pont des Streams. The GR5 between these two bridges is closed due to fallen trees and is diverted more or less along the road, which isn't very pleasant.
Don't be put off by the length of the loop, as it includes many flat sections and a beautiful descent to the waterfalls.

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stef83
stef83

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 10, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Part of the walk is closed by prefectural order due to the risk of falling trees, which makes it much less interesting.

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