Short circular loop via the Cascade des Anglais waterfall.

Starting near the Col de Vizzavona, this short circular hike will take you to the Cascade des Anglais waterfall and down along the Agnone with its beautiful pools inviting you to take a dip.
The return journey is via an easy path through the forest.

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.78 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 05 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 102 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 110 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,206 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,081 m
  • ⚐ Country: France
  • ⚐ District: Vivario (20219)
  • ⚑
    Start/End: N 42.114151° / E 9.119996°
  • ❏
    IGN map(s): Ref. 4251OT, 4251OTR, 4252OT, 4252OTR
  • Hour-by-hour weather

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Description of the walk

Park in the car park opposite the Hotel Monte d'Oro.

(S/E) From the car park, take the path that climbs steeply into the forest opposite the Hotel Monte d'Oro.
Climb up to the ridge and follow it to the left until you reach an old ruined fort.

(1) Descend to the right just before the fort to pass by its base. Continue along the path that descends into the forest. Be careful, as some muddy sections can be very slippery.
The path then leaves the forest and crosses a scree slope just before reaching theGR®20at the Cascade des Anglais.
Continue straight on towards the River Agnone to see this pretty waterfall, several metres high, with a lovely pool for swimming at its foot.

(2) Then retrace your steps and follow theGR®20(red and white markings) downhill along the river to a footbridge over the Agnone.

(3) Leave theGR® and take the path through the forest on the right, which passes through the middle of a tree-top adventure course.
Continue along this track, which climbs gently back up to the road.
Just before the road, leave the track and take a small path on the right leading to a small car park. Then walk back up the road to reach the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,140 m - Car park opposite the Hotel Monte d'Oro.
  2. 1 : km 0.57 - alt. 1,201 m - Fort in ruins
  3. 2 : km 1.3 - alt. 1,146 m - Cascade des anglais
  4. 3 : km 1.74 - alt. 1,081 m - Footbridge
  5. S/E : km 2.78 - alt. 1,140 m - Car park opposite the Hotel Monte d'Oro.

Notes

This is a short, easy hike, but be sure to wear sturdy shoes as some sections are very slippery and theGR® trail is quite uneven.
Swimwear and towels are welcome in summer.

Worth a visit

Swim in the pools of the Agnone and sunbathe by the river.

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 8 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 2296892

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, easy hike completed in September 2025. The waterfall is inevitably busy due to the GR20 trail passing by, but it's a really nice spot.

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l25
l25

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Family trail with rocky sections; closed shoes are mandatory.
Several very nice waterfalls with numerous pools where you can swim if you don't mind the cool water.
Highly recommended.

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Mickus
Mickus

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful hike, a little challenging in places but not difficult. Be careful, however, when descending into the forest on a sloping dirt track, as it is easy to slip. Done with two children aged 6 and 10.

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Shay
Shay

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 01, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

Easy trail to follow. Not very interesting except for the English waterfall, which is overcrowded during the summer season.

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cjm250555
cjm250555

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 17, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Lots of people, but there's room for everyone.
There is another car park before the one at La Foce, which allows you to reach point (1) (the ruins) directly via a small uphill path. Superb.

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MarionOha
MarionOha

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

Great little hike with our three children. The waterfall is very pretty and there are several natural pools that are easily accessible for swimming. We loved it!

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Nokai
Nokai

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The first part of the hike takes place in the forest and leads to a ruined fort, without any particular difficulty.
The rest of the hike is very rocky, so be sure to wear sturdy shoes.
The numerous waterfalls and natural pools are well worth the effort!

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Conte-Macle
Conte-Macle

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The start is somewhat hidden, with a very steep climb.
The first part of the route is not very busy.

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