Les Cascades
Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme, France
Loop trail in Parc naturel régional des Volcans d'Auvergne, Puy-de-Dôme, France. Hiking.
- Distance
- 10.5 mi (16.9 km)
- Elevation Gain
- 2,933 ft (894 m)
- Est. Time
- 4 hr 55 min
- High point
- 5,643 ft (1,720 m)
- Difficulty
- Expert
- Route type
- Loop
Features
Along the way
- Campsite: L'Esquiladou 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade du Queureuilh 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from start
- Waterfall: Cascade du Rossignolet 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint: Col de La Croix Morand 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Hut: Buron du Col 3.5 mi (5.6 km) from start
- Shelter 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from start
- Peak: Puy de la Tache 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from start
- Viewpoint 4.5 mi (7.2 km) from start
- Peak: Puy de Monne 5 mi (8.1 km) from start
- Peak: Puy de Barbier 5.5 mi (8.8 km) from start
- Peak: Puy de l'Angle 5.8 mi (9.4 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.4 mi (13.6 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from start
- Waterfall: La Grande Cascade 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Viewpoint 8.6 mi (13.8 km) from start
- Attraction: Thermes du Mont-Dore 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from start
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Questions about Les Cascades
How long is Les Cascades?
Les Cascades is 10.5 mi (16.9 km) long. Most people take about 4 hr 55 min. It climbs 2,933 ft (894 m) in total, up to a high point of 5,643 ft (1,720 m).
How hard is Les Cascades?
GoTrails rates it Expert, from its length and how much it climbs.
Where do you park for Les Cascades?
Parking at the start. 25 more lots along the route.
Are there water and toilets on Les Cascades?
No water mapped: bring all you need. Toilets: 3.5 mi (5.6 km).
Is Les Cascades shaded?
Partly shaded (39% under trees).
What can you do on Les Cascades?
Best for Hiking.
Where can you eat near Les Cascades?
Les Petites Cascades, 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from the start. 2 more places to eat. Shop: le Panier Sympa, 0.5 mi (0.7 km).
Is this a good week for Les Cascades?
GoTrails turns the 7-day forecast at the start and at the high point into a clear go / no-go: temperature, rain, storms, wind, heat, air quality and daylight, with a suggested start time. This week’s call is at the top of this page.
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