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Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Pas-du-Riot Dam – The pit of hell loop from Rochetaillée

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France
Auvergne Rhône Alpes

Pas-du-Riot Dam – The pit of hell loop from Rochetaillée

Moderate

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Pas-du-Riot Dam – The pit of hell loop from Rochetaillée

03:02

10.6km

250m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 24, 2026

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45 m

Rochetaillée Castle

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The Château de Rochetaillée-sur-Saône sits on a hill high above the city and the river. The castle was built in the 12th century, became state property after the French Revolution …

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1.94 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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2.42 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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4.30 km

Pont de l'aqueduc des Sources et des Fontaines (Sources and Fountains aqueduct bridge)

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Bridge crossing the Furan

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4.87 km

Peaceful greenery

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A haven of peace surrounded by nature. Ideal for recharging your batteries far from the urban hustle and bustle.

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5.22 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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5.62 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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8.26 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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10.6 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.94 km

2.92 km

1.79 km

1.08 km

854 m

Surfaces

5.21 km

3.02 km

1.19 km

782 m

392 m

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Highest point (860 m)

Lowest point (730 m)

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Sunday 17 May

16°C

7°C

44 %

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