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Boucle des Cascades - B14

Very nice route to discover all the diversity of the upper Morel valley and its magnificent panoramas. The route winds through a half forest / half mountain environment.

Sport Boucle des Cascades - B14 Valmorel

About

Departing from Valmorel (73260)
Average length : 04h30
Total elevation gain : 530m
Vertical drop : 530m
Distance : 8km
Signed walking trail
Animals allowed

The Boucle des Cascades begins at the forest track behind the tennis courts in the hamlet of Mottet, at 1,400m above sea level. Access is easy from car parks P4, P5 and P6, or from the Télébourg arrival station.

The path taken begins in the forest before reaching the Prariond, chalet restaurant located at the foot of the ski lift of the same name, gateway to the mountain pastures of Pierrafort mountain. Be careful, mountain bikes can cross pedestrians on the forest part.

After a brief ascent by stairs, the route takes a hillside path, to reach Plan Salin at 1760m above sea level in the heart of a beautiful mountain pasture. From there, a short walk provides access to the magnificent waterfalls via a beautiful path.

The ascent then continues until the arrival at the top of the Planchamp cable car, near an altitude restaurant. From here, walkers have a magnificent view of the Morel valley, with Mont Blanc as a focal point.

The descent is quite fast via the path known as "51 turns" and crosses the forest again before returning to the starting point.

The trail can also be done as a trail for occasional runners.

Environment: forest, mountain pasture, streams
Points of interest: waterfalls, panoramas, herds
Difficulty: no technical difficulty
Total distance: 8 Km
Elevation + total: 530m
Estimated time: 4h30

Loop
Total elevation gain : 530m
Altitude max : 1920m
Vertical drop : 530m
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    Prices

    Free access.

    Reception

    Animals allowed
    Languages spoken : French

    Period of practice

    From 01/06 to 31/10.

    Services
    • Pets welcome

    Access

    73260 Valmorel
    Departing from : Valmorel (73260)
    Latitude : 45.461639 - Longitude : 6.443518
    Information update on 18/04/2024 by Office de Tourisme de Valmorel et des Vallées d'Aigueblanche