Three waterfalls at Albepierre-Bredons

A route starting from a charming village that takes you to three waterfalls.
The Cascade des Vergnes, the uppermost of the three, is only visible from a viewing point. From here, take the opportunity to visit the Roman milestone a few metres further up.
The Cascade des Prés Longs, visible from a viewpoint and then from its base, is far more impressive than its neighbours.
The Cascade de Prapsou, superb, with a drop of several metres near the village.
Ideal spots offering a haven of greenery and coolness.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 3.88 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 2h 15 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 505 ft
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    Descent: - 515 ft

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    Highest point: 3,822 ft
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    Lowest point: 3,373 ft

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Description of the walk

Start from the car park in the village centre, Rue de la Bargeade, on the D239 towards Auzolles.

(S/E) Follow the D239 for a few metres until you reach the junction with a fire hydrant and a stone bench (signpost for the various tourist routes). Take Rue du Barry, which climbs uphill, and turn left at the next junction. Walk a few metres and take the grassy path on the right. At the top of this, turn right and climb up to the level of the road (D39). Cross it and continue left for about a hundred metres until you reach a small car park on the right.

(1) Ignore the grassy path on the right and follow the track that climbs steeply up the slope. Reach a flat area and continue straight on until you reach the road (D39).

(2) Cross it and continue straight ahead on the tree-lined track until you reach a path leading downhill to the left.

(3) Continue along the track to the car park before the Ruisseau du Lagnon.

(4) Turn left and follow the edge of the woods. Pass the Cascade de Prés Longs viewpoint and continue along the marked path which leads to the bottom of the stream and the foot of the waterfall.

(5) Turn back and climb up to the car park.

(4) Continue to the left, cross the Lagnon either by fording or via the footbridge above the path, and follow its right bank. After a few metres, you will see the old Roman bridge on your right; continue uphill to the Cascade des Vergnes viewpoint.

(6) Continue climbing for about twenty metres and, when the slope levels off, you will find a Roman milestone on your left, somewhat hidden by vegetation (August 2023).

(7) Then head back down to the car park.

(4) Follow the track and return to the junction you passed on the way up.

(3) Head downhill to the right and, at the next junction, turn left. Follow the small road and note, on your right, the Oratoire du Pont des Tuiles, carved into a rock (probably deposited by the ancient glacial tongue of the Lagnon Valley).

(8) Continue straight on along the road until you reach the end of the bend to the left, at the top of the climb.

(9) Take the grassy path on the right, climb up to the wayside cross and then descend the other side of the hill. At the fork, turn right and head towards the Prapsou Waterfall.

(10) Then retrace your steps, ignore the path leading up to the wayside shrine and continue along the track towards the village. When you reach the tarmac, turn right then take the next street on the left (Rue de la Planche de Jeu) and follow it to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 3,406 ft - Car park - Albepierre
  2. 1 : mi 0.23 - alt. 3,520 ft - Small car park to the right of the D39
  3. 2 : mi 0.44 - alt. 3,645 ft - Road
  4. 3 : mi 0.64 - alt. 3,648 ft - Trail junction.
  5. 4 : mi 1.26 - alt. 3,688 ft - Car park. Near the - Lagnon (rivière) - Affluent de l'Alagnon
  6. 5 : mi 1.45 - alt. 3,615 ft - Prés Longs Waterfall
  7. 6 : mi 1.89 - alt. 3,786 ft - Vergnes Waterfall
  8. 7 : mi 1.92 - alt. 3,822 ft - Roman milestone
  9. 8 : mi 3.21 - alt. 3,501 ft - The Oratory at Pont des Tuilles
  10. 9 : mi 3.39 - alt. 3,438 ft - Grassy path on the right
  11. 10 : mi 3.53 - alt. 3,379 ft - Prapsou Waterfall
  12. S/E : mi 3.88 - alt. 3,406 ft - Car park

Worth a visit

Prat de Bouc Pass.
The town and religious buildings of Murat.
Le Lioran.
The Alagnon Gorges.
The Buron de Belles Aigues (Buronnier’s House).
Chambeuil Mill and Waterfall.

Reviews and comments

4.6 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.5 / 5
chguilleminot
chguilleminot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 18, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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Pieds curieux Montoison
Pieds curieux Montoison

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 05, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

The route is not always well marked, but very easy to follow. The paths are well laid out and easy, except in freezing and thawing weather, when you need to be very careful when approaching the Vergnes waterfalls.

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yvonnealadel
yvonnealadel

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Easy after a slight incline at the start in Albepierre, three beautiful waterfalls, shaded path. No difficulties with the GPX and the description

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Fifi!
Fifi!

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A really lovely walk with some beautiful waterfalls to see, although point 5 wasn’t accessible – the path was in a fenced-off field where there were cows.
And point 7 isn’t accessible either; the wooden structure has fallen into the branches and tall grass. We couldn’t see what was supposed to be there at that point.
It’s still a lovely walk to do!

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marquounet
marquounet

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 07, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

An easy hike, done after two days of rain, so the waterfalls were really flowing...
Of the three, two are accessible at their base in a ‘magical’ landscape....

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Pascal V
Pascal V

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 24, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, and if you fancy a picnic, there’s a table at the foot of one of the waterfalls

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