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Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Grande Cascade de la Doria

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Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Grande Cascade de la Doria

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Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Grande Cascade de la Doria

05:41

10.00km

1,010m

Mountaineering

Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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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 1.54 km for 257 m

After 4.61 km for 224 m

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967 m

Passerelle de Lovettaz

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Concrete bridge with "railings" over the Doriaz.
The large boulders here give some idea of why the ramps are so curved.

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1.47 km

Cascade de la Doriaz

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By a bridge you can see the impressive waterfall 'Cascade de la Doriaz'. On the right, a small path leads steeply uphill to the source 'Trou de la Doriaz', where …

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1.96 km

Via ferrata ptchi

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via carret in 2 parts, start on the left from the grotte a caret, more to the right via p'tchi beautiful and less athletic.

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2.02 km

Large cave where you can still see the former dwelling of Jules Carret.
The approach is connected with climbing - unsecured.
From the cave there is also one (or more) climbing route (s) up the cliff face.

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4.23 km

Alpages du Nivolet

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It is a very beautiful place, located at the foot of the Croix du Nivolet.

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5.00 km

Nivolet Cross

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The Nivolet cross is visible from afar in the Chambéry region. There are several accesses with different levels of difficulty.
The view - everyone agrees - is phenomenal!

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5.00 km