Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Saint-Jean-d'Arvey
Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Saint-Jean-d'Arvey
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Cascade de la Doriaz – Nivolet Cross loop from Saint-Jean-d'Arvey
05:30
11.7km
980m
Hiking
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: July 18, 2026
Tips
Includes segments that may be dangerous
Parts of this route comprise highly technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience is required.
After 4.83 km for 224 m
After 5.65 km for 224 m
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
1.73 km
Doria Waterfall
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1.97 km
Passerelle de Lovettaz
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The large boulders here give some idea of why the ramps are so curved.
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2.48 km
Cascade de la Doriaz
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4.93 km
Pas de l'Échelle (Ladder Pass)
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5.25 km
Nivolet Cross
Highlight • Summit
The view - everyone agrees - is phenomenal!
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5.98 km
Alpages du Nivolet
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8.01 km
Viewpoint
Viewpoint
10.1 km
Great Doria Waterfall
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11.7 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
3.77 km
3.74 km
3.36 km
594 m
178 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
6.32 km
3.77 km
531 m
423 m
354 m
232 m
< 100 m
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