Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes · Hiking

Chemin de la Cascade de l'Enversin

0.5 mi
round trip
647 ft
climb
2,060 ft
high point
Out and back
route

Chemin de la Cascade de l'Enversin is an out-and-back trail, 0.5 miles each way (0.9 miles round trip) in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, inside Parc naturel régional de Chartreuse. It runs between about 1,580 ft and 2,060 ft above sea level, with roughly 530 ft of climbing one way. It is a mountain path with steeper and uneven sections, so wear proper hiking shoes. Most of the way is dirt. The nearest town is Saint-Vincent-de-Mercuze, about 0.6 miles west of the trailhead. Peaks within about 3 miles include Pierre Aiguille, Le Grand Manti and Aiguillette Saint-Michel. Cascade de l’Enversin and Cascade de la Gouille are within about 3 miles. For camping, Camping du Lac de La Terrasse and Camping Le Cozon are within about 6 miles. There are 24 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the route shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Trails, access rules and conditions change, so check locally before you go.

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