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Hiking in Cascade de la Pisse: trails, map and practical info

Isère • Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

4.8 Appreciated by 12 hikers
François Dumaine
By François DumaineContributor since 2022Updated 20/05/2026
Difficulty
Moderate
Distance
5 km
Elevation
500 ft
Duration
2h15
Max altitude
1,200 ft
Recommended for :
Intermediate hikers

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Everything you need to know before you go

Where?

Address
Cascade de la Pisse, 38740 Valjouffrey, France
GPS coordinates
44.886292, 6.130447999999999
Phone
Not available

Starting Point

The Cascade de la Pisse trailhead is located in Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon, in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region. To get there, take the D4 towards Saint-Étienne-de-Fontbellon. After 2.5 km, turn right on the D120 and continue for 1.5 km. The trailhead is on your left.

When?

Opening hours
From sunrise to sunset
Varies by season
Best season
Fall
Spectacular colors
Best time
Early morning
Less crowded
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How much?

Entry fees
Adult
Not available
Child
What to bring?
Gear
  • Hiking shoes Essential
  • Layered clothing Essential
  • Rain jacket Essential
  • Trekking poles
  • Headlamp
Download the PDF checklist
Water & food
2L minimum
No water point on the trail
Bring energy snacks for a 4h+ hike
Good to know
Park rules
No dogs
Safety
Download the GPX before you go
Limited cellular coverage on the trail
Slippery after rain
Be careful on rocky sections
In an emergency
Emergency
911
Parking GPS
44.886292, 6.130447999999999
Center
Not available

Hikers' opinions

4.8
4 Reviews
R4
Review 4
Mar 20, 2024
Magnificent! Accessible with a good car then 35 min walk/climb. The 500m elevation gain is definitely noticeable but the trail is well worth the effort. Make sure your vehicle can handle the mountain road access, as mentioned the approach requires a reliable car. The waterfall at the end is absolutely stunning and makes the challenging ascent completely worthwhile.
R3
Review 3
Mar 12, 2024
Beautiful hike beautiful landscape a little piece of paradise accessible with children. Despite the 500m elevation gain, the trail is manageable for families willing to take their time. The waterfall reward at the end makes every step worthwhile. Just note that dogs aren't allowed on this trail, so plan accordingly if you usually hike with pets.
R2
Review 2
Feb 8, 2024
Very pretty waterfall, peaceful walk, calm and not too tiring. Allow 1h30 to arrive in front of the waterfall, as soon as you are at the bridge, take the stone path, it is very poorly indicated be careful! If you want to find yourself at the top of the waterfall, continue the path towards "low piss", but there, it climbs a lot, allow 45 minutes more as well as a lot of water and courage! The 500m elevation gain becomes quite noticeable on the upper section.
R1
Review 1
Jan 15, 2024
Superb hike to do to find yourself at the foot of a vertiginous waterfall. The 500m elevation gain makes it a rewarding challenge, and the waterfall is absolutely refreshing when it's over 30 degrees! The dramatic drop creates a cool microclimate that's perfect for cooling off after the climb. Highly recommend bringing plenty of water for this steep ascent.

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know
Moderate
500.00
1200.00
2h15
No
No
The Cascade de la Pisse trail is 4.5 km long and takes approximately 2h15 to complete. The moderate difficulty level makes it suitable for hikers with some experience.
The Cascade de la Pisse hike features 500 m of elevation gain over the 4.5 km distance. This moderate ascent contributes to the trail's moderate difficulty rating.
No, dogs are not allowed on the Cascade de la Pisse trail. Plan to hike without your canine companion on this route.
No, access to the Cascade de la Pisse trail is not free. There are fees required for access to this hiking route in the Isère region.
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