Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Saint-Alban-Leysse
Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Saint-Alban-Leysse
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Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Saint-Alban-Leysse
07:15
16.0km
1,250m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: April 16, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 8.01 km for 57 m
After 8.58 km for 178 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.05 km
Passerelle de Lovettaz
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The large boulders here give some idea of why the ramps are so curved.
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4.56 km
Cascade de la Doriaz
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5.44 km
Col de la Doria
Mountain Pass
7.06 km
The Nivolet Cross
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7.91 km
Pas de l'Échelle (Ladder Pass)
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8.25 km
Nivolet Cross
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The view - everyone agrees - is phenomenal!
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8.56 km
Pas de la Cheminée
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9.42 km
Alpages du Nivolet
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11.4 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
13.2 km
Beautiful view
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16.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.27 km
5.18 km
3.74 km
1.58 km
219 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
7.83 km
4.56 km
1.83 km
835 m
661 m
198 m
101 m
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