Vercors : Cascade du Bruyant - Bec de l'Aigle

One of the bridges that cross the river so easily
One of the bridges that cross the river so easily
The start of the route along the river
The start of the route along the river
One of the many small waterfalls
One of the many small waterfalls
The view from the Bec de l'Aigle
The view from the Bec de l'Aigle

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 5,355mi starting from Lans-en-Vercors, Isère. The hike is a loop and returns to the starting point. This hike is rated as intermediate, plan for about 2h11m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 1010ft and a negative elevation loss of 1089ft.

Description of the route by the creator

Route passing through one of the best-known waterfalls in the Vercors: Cascade du Bruyant. An easy and varied hike. Park at the dedicated parking lot near the river. Reach the start of the trail by accessing the Le Bruyant river. Walk upstream and enjoy the stream and its waterfalls. There are several bridges over the river. Once at the top of the river, turn right to reach the forest wheel. At the road, turn right to reach the Bec de l'Aigle, with its beautiful view over the valley. Turn right as you leave to use a forest road that runs alongside a field. Turn right at the sign for "La Combe", then a little further on, cross the small river in the middle of the field to join the path below. Go straight on to reach the parking lot.

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Route profile

1010ft
Elevation +
1089ft
Elevation -
2986ft
Min altitude
3760ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: D 531, 38250 Lans-en-Vercors

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.15348, 5.60535 / 45°9'12'' N, 5°36'19'' E