La Pisse Waterfall
This trail allows you to safely enjoy the wild high mountain and feel the power of the elements.
Altitude climb + : 270 à 500 m
Outward walk : 3h à 4h30
Start : Le Désert-en-Valjouffrey
Difficulty : easy to difficult Map : Top 25 IGN 3336ETR Les 2 Alpes Trail map « Pays du Valbonnais »
In the heart of the Ecrins National Park, go up the high valley of La Bonne. After crossing the village and pastures lined with rockeries, you will discover wild waterfalls along your path. The valley is U-shaped, characteristic of landscapes shaped by glaciers. At the waterfall of la Pisse, which is 80m high, you can enjoy the site or climb higher to discover the mineral granite landscape at the cabin of La Pisse, with views over the Olan and the narrow valley of Font Turbat. Start from the car park located at the entrance of Désert-en-Valjouffrey. Cross the village, following Font Turbat . Cross the GR 54 by crossing over the La Laisse River on the wood bridge. Take the large path in the pasture along La Bonne . Walk past the waterfall of La Pisse , crossing the La Pisse Torrent.
Route details
Start fom the parking lot located at the entrance of the "Désert-en-Valjouffrey". Cross the village towards "Font Turbat".
Cut the "GR54" by crossing "La Laisse" river using the wooden bridge. Take the large path in meadow that runs along "La Bonne" river. Walk at the bottom of the "Cascade de la Pisse" by crossing the stream of the same name thanks to a footbridge.
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Car park,
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Free car park
Opening
All year round daily.
Subject to favorable snow and weather conditions.
More details
Not accessible in a wheelchair
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Go there
Latitude : 44.868854
Longitude : 6.087294
Height : 1275
38740 Valjouffrey
Go there
Prendre la direction Valbonnais, traversez le village de Valbonnais. A Entraigues, devant la maison du parc des Ecrins prendre la route de droite vers Valjouffrey.
Traversez les différents hameaux de la commune (La Chapelle en Valjouffrey, La Chalp, Les Faures). Avant d'arriver au Désert-en-Valjouffrey, garez vous dans la dernière épingle à votre gauche.
Information updated on 25/03/2026
by Matheysine Tourisme
