Moderate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 25, 2024

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141 m

The Great Waterfall

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The Grande Cascade, the largest in the West with its 25-meter drop!

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1.29 km

Saint-Vital Chapel

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The Chapel of St. Vital (XIXth century) was built in the presumed location of the cave of the hermit St. Vital, former chaplain of Count Robert de Mortain, half-brother of …

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3.72 km

Rest area at the foot of the Petite Cascade

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Unlike its big sister, the Petite Cascade de Mortain is, as its name suggests, much smaller. It is a tufa waterfall and is a very attractive place to spend time. …

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3.83 km

Needle Rock

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At the bottom of the site of the small waterfall rises the Aiguille de la Cance or Needle Rock. This superb rock, 27 meters high, and which can be walked …

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5.28 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.20 km

1.80 km

630 m

311 m

207 m

110 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.52 km

1.51 km

954 m

131 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (170 m)

Weather

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The Great Waterfall

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Needle Rock

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