Saut du Bouchot and Battion waterfalls from Rochesson

A beautiful hike around Rochesson, allowing you to visit the site of the Virgin Mary of Rochesson and the Saut du Bouchot and Battion waterfalls in a single day. Semi-shaded route.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 13.41 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 45 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 316 m
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    Descent: - 313 m

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    Highest point: 659 m
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    Lowest point: 451 m

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Description of the walk

Starting point: bus stop at the entrance to Chemin des Quatre Sous, in Rochesson. Parking available nearby.

(S/E) Cross the D23 and take Chemin des Noisetiers. Leave it on the right and take Chemin de la Vierge. Head to the statue of Notre-Dame de Rochesson.

(1) Leave the path and walk down to the foot of the statue to enjoy the view of Rochesson and the valley. Return, continue along Chemin de la Vierge and pass above Bas des Truches to reach the D23 further down.

(2) Turn right onto Chemin du Faubourg and continue to the end.

(3) Follow Chemin de la Grève on the right (marked Saut du Bouchot Disque Rouge). Pass above the Rochesson cemetery, visible on the other side of the D23.

(4) Continue along Chemin de la Houblivière, then Chemin du Plain Briseux, and go to the end of the road.

(5) Turn right onto Chemin du Lausson, continuing to follow the red disc markings and signs for Saut du Bouchot. You will reach a road.

(6) Turn left towards Le Rapois and cross this hamlet to reach the D23.

(7) Carefully cross the D23 and take the path on the other side, below the road, for a few dozen metres before joining the markings and the path that leads into the forest on the left, along the Bouchot. You will arrive at the first small waterfall, which is not yet the Saut du Bouchot.

(8) Continue along the path until you reach a larger waterfall.

(9) This is the Saut du Bouchot. A beautiful waterfall. The more intrepid among you may wish to take a dip. Cross the bridge, climb the stairs and follow the path on the other side. You will arrive at a picnic area with parking at the top of the path. Cross over, walk along the road on the left for a few metres, and cross over the Peute Goutte stream to join the path on the right marked with a red disc. The slope is quite steep. Follow the path.

(10) Take the gate on the right and cross the field to reach the path above. At each intersection, follow the red disc markings.

(11) At the fork, do not turn left towards Orimont but stay to the right.

(12) At the intersection with the road, go straight ahead and join Rue de l'Église. Follow it, turning left, then turn right into Rue du Damont

(13) Take Chemin du Bas de Plainfaing on the right (do not go down the dead end). Follow the yellow ring markings to the Battion waterfall.

(14) Go past the waterfall and continue up the path to reach the top of the ski lift. Go over the field used as a ski slope in winter and join the road called Chemin des Ponts.

(15) Take it on the left, then turn right onto Chemin de la Moraine. At the end of the path, turn right to reach the bridge, cross it to return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 587 m - Chemin des Quatre Sous
  2. 1 : km 1.3 - alt. 610 m - Vierge Notre-Dame de Rochesson
  3. 2 : km 2.09 - alt. 552 m - Chemin du Faubourg intersection
  4. 3 : km 2.86 - alt. 562 m - Chemin de la Grève intersection
  5. 4 : km 3.28 - alt. 555 m - Chemin de la Houblivière intersection
  6. 5 : km 4.68 - alt. 514 m - Chemin du Lausson intersection
  7. 6 : km 5.32 - alt. 497 m - Road junction
  8. 7 : km 5.98 - alt. 470 m - D23 junction
  9. 8 : km 6.37 - alt. 455 m - Small waterfall - Bouchot (rivière)
  10. 9 : km 6.62 - alt. 461 m - le saut du bouchot
  11. 10 : km 7.25 - alt. 532 m - Gate
  12. 11 : km 8.53 - alt. 550 m - Fork, on the right
  13. 12 : km 9.3 - alt. 554 m - Road intersection
  14. 13 : km 9.75 - alt. 538 m - Intersection with Chemin du Bas de Plainfaing
  15. 14 : km 12.03 - alt. 635 m - cascade du battion
  16. 15 : km 12.86 - alt. 598 m - Chemin des Ponts intersection
  17. S/E : km 13.41 - alt. 587 m - Chemin des Quatre Sous

Notes

Bring sun protection: part of the route is not shaded. The paths are easy to walk on.

Worth a visit

There are several picnic spots around the Saut du Bouchot.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 15 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
expertalu
expertalu

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Thank you for this walk. Very easy with beautiful views from time to time. Suggestion: Start the circuit at the bouchot jump to avoid ending with a climb.

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User 12716556

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, fairly well explained, which we did during the holidays. Very few people on the trails, but lots of people at the Bouchot jump (car park just above).
The Battion waterfall, which the last sign says is 15 minutes away, actually takes almost twice as long and is practically all rocks.
Often in the shade, which is a plus!

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Ulysse8837
Ulysse8837

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

i started early in the morning and met a dozen people, mostly around 10 a.m. and near the waterfalls. The first part is fairly paved and offers a view of Rochesson. The second part is in the forest and more pleasant, with a beautiful stream and waterfalls. No difficulty.

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bernard951
bernard951

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful route. Good photo opportunities despite the normal number of people in August. We'll be back.

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nico52
nico52

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A lovely walk with the option of a very pleasant swim under the waterfalls at the Bouchot jump.

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jp.cael
jp.cael

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike. At the end of May, the flowering broom creates a dreamlike setting. The waterfalls are magnificent.

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la Virg
la Virg

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful hike, the waterfalls are magnificent

For a public holiday, no one else around... perfect!

Picnic accompanied by birdsong

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vivierois
vivierois

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful, well-marked route. A must-do.

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ChristopheMarchal
ChristopheMarchal

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk. The two waterfalls are well worth the detour.

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David nicolas
David nicolas

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, quite busy at the Bouchot waterfall.

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Albane01
Albane01

Overall rating : 5 / 5

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

A very beautiful walk, mostly through the forest. The more adventurous can even go for a swim. A must-do!

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arns68
arns68

Hello, there are no marked parking spaces, but we parked on the side of Chemin des Quatre Sous without any difficulty. Please do not hesitate to get in touch if you encounter any difficulties. Have a good weekend

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Geoffrey163
Geoffrey163

Hello,
at the starting point of the hike, it says "parking available", but on the internet street view of the location, there doesn't seem to be anywhere to park. Can you tell me what the situation is?
Thank you

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irma70
irma70

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

a beautiful parish-specific to Brittany hike with stunning waterfalls at this time of year. Perhaps a little too much road for those who dislike tarmac, but there's no alternative. All in all, a great day out.

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fisola
fisola

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 : No

We did the hike in very hot weather, so to avoid the small tarmac road in the first part, we climbed up into the forest. There is a small parallel path marked with yellow circles.
A very pleasant hike where we didn't meet anyone except, of course, at the Bouchot waterfall.

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