Walk to the Gourbachin Waterfall in Bagnols-en-Forêt

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Very easy hike suitable for young children. The route runs alongside the Petit Riou (dry in summer) and benefits from the shade of the trees and the coolness of the valley. Magnificent waterfall at the end of the route: the Gourbachin.

"Along the way, the Vauloube rushes from the top of a porphyry bank into a hollow, a veritable green chasm, where its waters, which are often turbulent after the slightest storm, have carved out a magnificent gour." The waterfall is no less than six metres high and, thanks to the overhanging rock, walkers can walk all the way around it, passing under the waterfall. The walk is fun and charming, ending at the Gour Bachin, which is a marvel." This text by L. Henseling, dating from 1934, is still relevant today.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 1.92 km
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    Average duration: 0h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 32 m
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    Descent: - 36 m
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    Highest point: 260 m
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    Lowest point: 221 m
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Description of the walk

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 43.54100, 6.70670 Bridge on the D47 at the exit of the village of Bagnols-en-Forêt Dirt car park on the Route du Muy

(S/E) Take the path indicated by a large sign along the river and follow it straight ahead. You will come to a ford.

(1) Cross Vauloube, keeping to the same direction. There are other fords further on before you reach the waterfall.

(2) Return by the same route you took to get there (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 228 m - Bagnols-en-Forêt, Route du Muy car park
  2. 1 : km 0.25 - alt. 223 m - La Vauloube
  3. 2 : km 0.96 - alt. 260 m - Gourbachin Waterfall
  4. S/E : km 1.92 - alt. 228 m - Bagnols-en-Forêt, Route du Muy car park

Notes

Opening period: all year round, every day.

Contact:

Telephone: 04 94 76 01 02

Email: contact@paysdefayence.com

Website: www.paysdefayence.com

Tips and suggestions:

- You can slip under the waterfall.
- At the edge of the Vauloube

Terrain: earth

Difficult passages

Crossings of the Vauloube, dry in summer.

Animals: yes.

Additional information:

Visitor alert:

During the summer, check the opening times of the mountains before setting off on a hike.
This route is located in the Estérel mountain range.
Consult the map updated daily by the prefecture:www.risque-prevention-incendie.fr/var/

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-Gourbachin Waterfall (2)

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