Rocher de Maisonne - Trou de la Conche waterfall

A short walk along a steep path that climbs sharply to the Rocher de Maisonne with its cross. This spot offers a superb view of the town of Vic-sur-Cère and the Cère valley, and the detour to the Trou de la Conche waterfall provides a refreshing haven.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 2.40 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 192 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 183 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 828 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 663 m

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Description of the walk

Depart from the Tourist Office car park, Avenue Murat Sistrières.

(S/E) Head towards the town centre via Rue Roger Blanadet, then turn right onto Avenue André Mercier and continue along Rue Basse. When you reach Avenue du Docteur Jean Lambert, first turn left then right and continue along the lane that runs alongside the small square on the right. Continue uphill along Rue du Baillage, pass the church and its square and reach Rue du Cap del Liou.

Follow this small street to the end, turn right, pass the stream visible below on the right, then continue left on the path until the next fork.

(1) Climb up to the right and you will soon reach a flat area and Castel Viel on your right (ruins and viewpoint).
Then continue along the path, which quickly climbs and becomes steep, to reach Rocher de Maisonne and its cross.

(2) After enjoying the viewpoint, return to the fork at the edge of the stream after passing Castel Viel.

(1) Turn right and follow the path that runs along the stream on your left. When the climb becomes a little steeper, you only have a third of the distance left to go. The path then turns left and arrives at the Cascade du Trou de la Conche waterfall.

(3) After enjoying this spot, retrace your steps to the fork before thefirst houses of Vic-sur-Cère.

(1) Continue straight ahead, enter the town and follow the route you took on the way up to reach the Tourist Office car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 663 m - Tourist Office car park - Cère (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.58 - alt. 707 m - T-junction A/R
  3. 2 : km 0.97 - alt. 820 m - Rocher de Maisonne
  4. 3 : km 1.59 - alt. 742 m - Cascade de la Conche
  5. S/E : km 2.4 - alt. 663 m - Tourist Office car park

Notes

The hike is classified as "easy" due to its short distance, but the climb to Rocher de Maisonne is quite steep and rugged, with a 150 m elevation gain over 300 m, without any technical difficulty.

Worth a visit

Pas de la Cère.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 5 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
plombducantal
plombducantal

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very short route but with interesting points of interest, and a visit to the village of Vic/Cère. Highly recommended.

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Ania
Ania

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Beautiful view of Vic from Maisonneuve Rock. Unfortunately, the trail to Conche Waterfall has been closed since December 2023 due to rockfalls.

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Denis26
Denis26 ★

Hello,
In 2022, a decree prohibited access to the Grotte des Anglais and was posted just after the last houses in Vic-sur-Cère.

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Jack42
Jack42

Hello, and like others we met along the way who confirmed that there was no danger, we made it to the waterfall without any particular problems, despite the sign.
What was the problem? Good question...

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Louloudesbois8
Louloudesbois8

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 26, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on Sunday, 26 May 2024. I was unable to reach the Trou de la Conche waterfall, somewhat perplexed by a municipal by-law at the entrance to the Cascade path that seemed to prohibit pedestrian traffic (but it was a little old, so if anyone has any information about this...?). Nevertheless, I was able to complete the second part and climb up to Rocher de Maisonne, where the beautiful views made the climb well worth the effort! The route is clear and, despite it being a beautiful sunny day, I didn't meet anyone else.

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Jack42
Jack42

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely little hike with a beautiful waterfall following regular rainfall.
Splendid view of Vic sur Cere from the rock.

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Stephaniedecharentemaritime
Stephaniedecharentemaritime

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Easy route.

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