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The pit of hell – Gouffre d'Enfer Dam loop from Rochetaillée

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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

The pit of hell – Gouffre d'Enfer Dam loop from Rochetaillée

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The pit of hell – Gouffre d'Enfer Dam loop from Rochetaillée

02:19

17.7km

500m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 24, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Pilat

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1.34 km

The pit of hell

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Hi very nice course very difficult passages but I took advantage of it 👌🤟🤟

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1.47 km

Gouffre d'Enfer Dam

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The Gouffre d'Enfer dam was erected at the request of Napoleon III. It is one of the first “masonry arch weight” dams in Europe. If the name inspires little confidence, …

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4.25 km

Le Pas du Riot

Lake

4

4.89 km

Riot Pass

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following the Furan is a "source" of discoveries, dams, aqueduct, penstock...

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8.62 km

Ruins

Ruins

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8.93 km

Wilderness waterfall

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Magnificent little detour.
Follow my next route named "La Magnifique", with a return via Planfoy

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7

13.5 km

Bridge and waterfall

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Small waterfall that passes under this cute little bridge, to reach the lake which we go around.

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13.8 km

Pas-du-Riot Dam

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Built in 5 years between 1873 and 1878, this dam was built to increase the water supply to the Gouffre d'Enfer dam. Built 3 years earlier it had become insufficient. A magnificent work to admire during your race.

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15.1 km

Aqueduct Path

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This path which runs along the Aqueduct is very bucolic. Particularly in autumn when orange leaves cover the ground.

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16.7 km

Gouffre d'Enfer Waterfall

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Immense and vertiginous waterfall, to see before going to the Gouffre dam.

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17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.4 km

5.48 km

982 m

684 m

121 m

Surfaces

14.9 km

1.19 km

817 m

290 m

282 m

171 m

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Lowest point (730 m)

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Wednesday 14 October

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Comments

April 6, 2024,Running Rochetaillée-Pont Souvignet

Great feelings 😁 but I need trail shoes and quickly!!

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May 17, 2024,Run boucle au départ de Planfoy via Pont Souvignet et le Pas du Riot

My favorite route so far 🥰 and under a beautiful sun ☀️what a pleasure 😁

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