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Cascade du Roubier

Sport, Pedestrian sports, Hiking itinerary in Oz
3.6 km
1h 15min
Medium
  • Nordic Walking at the Roubier Waterfall

  • ITINERARY:
    Head to the back of the parking lot located below the Poutran gondola. Pass the mountain bike wash station and ride down the trail lined with tall wooden posts. Go down the log stairs [in front of the Moontain Hotel], then follow the signs for “Le Bessay” on your right. The descent follows a trail and then the paved Roman road. Pass the “Pont du Gay,” then the fountain and the Faubourg barn. Continue straight ahead, then turn left toward the waterfall. Once you reach the site,...
    ITINERARY:
    Head to the back of the parking lot located below the Poutran gondola. Pass the mountain bike wash station and ride down the trail lined with tall wooden posts. Go down the log stairs [in front of the Moontain Hotel], then follow the signs for “Le Bessay” on your right. The descent follows a trail and then the paved Roman road. Pass the “Pont du Gay,” then the fountain and the Faubourg barn. Continue straight ahead, then turn left toward the waterfall. Once you reach the site, note the entrance shafts of the old coal mines. Head back and return to the resort, either via the same route or via the “La Combe” trail (turn left just before “Le Faubourg”).

    TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
    Starting point: Oz-en-Oisans
    Distance: 3.6 km
    Elevation gain: 190 m
    Round-trip duration: 1 hr 30 min
    Difficulty: Easy

    In winter, the hike to the Cascade du Roubier takes on a completely different character. The trail may be snow-covered, icy, or difficult to navigate depending on conditions.

    Warning: This trail is not maintained or secured for winter hiking. Snow and ice conditions may make certain sections particularly slippery. It is recommended that you check the weather and snow conditions before setting out, wear footwear suitable for the mountains, and refrain from hiking if conditions are unfavorable.

    The mountains remain a natural environment: tailor your hike to your skill level and the conditions of the day.
  • Departure
    Oz
  • Further information on localisation
    Departure point: Oz-en-Oisans Tourist Office.

    Access possible from the Eau d'Olle Express cable car from the village of Allemond.
  • Plain text period
    From 01/01 to 31/12 daily between 12 am and 11 pm.
    During the winter, access to the route cannot be guaranteed and depends on snow conditions.

    The trail is neither groomed nor secured.
  • Environment
    • Forest location
    • Mountain view
    • Mountain location
    • Close to a public transportation
  • Spoken languages
    • English
    • French
  • Documentation
    GPX / KML files allow you to export the trail of your hike to your GPS (or other navigation tool)
Services
  • Accessibility
    • Not accessible in a wheelchair
  • Equipment
    • Car park
  • Services
    • Pets welcome
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