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Nivolet Cross – Cascade de la Doriaz loop from Bassens

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Nivolet Cross – Cascade de la Doriaz loop from Bassens

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Nivolet Cross – Cascade de la Doriaz loop from Bassens

07:14

16.7km

1,210m

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 17, 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 7.63 km for 178 m

After 8.33 km for 224 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.68 km

Belvédère de Saint-Alban-Leysse

Viewpoint

2.71 km

Four de Razerel

Highlight • Structure

7.56 km

Pas de la Cheminée

Highlight • Other

Alternative way up to the Croix de Nivolet. Very steep. Take care.

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7.87 km

Nivolet Cross

Highlight • Summit

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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8.21 km

Pas de l'Échelle (Ladder Pass)

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Steep access route to the Croix du Nivole. A bit of climbing is required, but the route is really well secured. Still requires some experience and you should be comfortable …

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8.63 km

Alpages du Nivolet

Highlight • Other

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

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10.7 km

Cascade de la Doriaz

Highlight • Waterfall

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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11.1 km

Viewpoint

12.8 km

Beautiful view

Highlight • Other

16.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.96 km

4.13 km

3.99 km

1.43 km

863 m

334 m

Surfaces

7.55 km

3.95 km

2.16 km

1.26 km

924 m

490 m

384 m

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Highest point (1,490 m)

Lowest point (300 m)

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Friday 29 May

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Nivolet Cross – Cascade de la Doriaz loop from Bassens

Four de Razerel

Pas de la Cheminée

Nivolet Cross

Pas de l'Échelle (Ladder Pass)

Alpages du Nivolet

Cascade de la Doriaz

Beautiful view

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