Climbing route of "La Cascade" - Alpe du Grand Serre
Three high altitude sectors at the edge of a small waterfall offer an ideal climb for summer days.
The area is ideal for nature sports (hiking, mountain biking, via ferrata (2 trails), a small canyon.
For climbing, there are three sectors with different features, the Lower sector and the Median sector offer introductory routes and the Upper Sector will delight more experienced climbers.
Approach walk: 8 to 18 minutes
Route levels: from 4 to 6b
Track height: 10 to 25m
Number of ways: 41
Number of sectors: 3
Orientation: south; South West
Type of rock: gneiss
Climbing style: slab and ruler walls
Favorable period: spring, summer, autumn
Practical information
Equipments
Picnic area
Time schedule
From 04/01/23 to 10/31/23
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Monday :
Open
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Tuesday :
Open
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Wednesday :
Open
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Thursday :
Open
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Friday :
Open
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Saturday :
Open
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Sunday :
Open
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Jours fériés :
Closed
Go there
Latitude : 45.029927
Longitude : 5.862542
Height : 1420
38350 Alpe Du Grand Serre
Go there
At Alpe du Grand Serre - La Morte, park along the D114, in the large car park near the school and the Town Hall.
Go forward 100m towards the ski resort and turn left towards "Cascade, Via Ferrata". Continue on the road and cross a wooden barrier. Leave the waterfall on the right, continue left by a path and join the cliff visible on the right.
Information updated on 19/09/2025
by Matheysine Tourisme