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Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Barthe Waterfall – Way of the Cross of Vassivière loop from Puy Merle

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes
Issoire
Besse-Et-Saint-Anastaise

Barthe Waterfall – Way of the Cross of Vassivière loop from Puy Merle

Hard

10

hikers

Barthe Waterfall – Way of the Cross of Vassivière loop from Puy Merle

08:20

27.9km

850m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 14.0 km for 419 m

Closed: • during snow conditions (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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5.17 km

Barthe Waterfall

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Pretty waterfall on the Neuffonds stream. The Cascade de la Barthe is accessible from above and below (perfect for cooling off).

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17.2 km

The Fontaine Salée glacial valley

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The Fontaine Salée valley is a glacial valley located in the Chastreix-Sancy nature reserve where there is a rich fauna and flora. Many sources are also present and of course the valley offers magnificent views.

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19.0 km

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21.7 km

Couhay Pass

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The ascent (and descent) of the Col de Couhay offers, when the weather is nice, pretty views over the bottom of the valley as well as over the Cézallier and the Cantal mountains.

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23.9 km

Croix de Seignavoux

Viewpoint

6

26.5 km

The Notre-Dame de Vassivière chapel was initially erected during the 8th century.

In the 16th century, Catherine de Medici ordered its repair. Since then, the chapel has become a major …

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27.4 km

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27.9 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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12.7 km

9.39 km

5.49 km

259 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.6 km

6.56 km

5.71 km

1.03 km

864 m

143 m

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Highest point (1,680 m)

Lowest point (1,050 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

28°C

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