The Pisse waterfall

Description

This family trail is a chance to admire the untamed mountains in complete safety and to feel all the force of the natural elements. After crossing the village and the meadows surrounded with rocks, the route is adorned with unruly waterfalls. The valley dug out of the crystalline mountains (granite and gneiss) forms the "U" shape characterising landscapes shaped by glaciers. From the car park at the entrance of Le Désert-en-Valjouffrey, cross the village, heading east. Cut across the GR 54, by crossing the stream of La Laisse - it leads to the left to Côte Belle and to the right to Col de la Vaurze. Follow the wide path alongside the meadow and along the right bank of La Bonne, leading you to the entrance of the Ecrins National Park (information panel). When you arrive at the Pisse waterfall, come back along the same route. To continue, take a look at the route to the Font Turbat refuge.

Difficulty

Official rating: easy, by Parc national des Écrins.

Before you go

• In summer, it can get very hot on the path (sunscreen, hats and water are essential, especially for children)

Getting there

Start: Le-Désert-en-Valjouffrey, Valjouffrey, Valjouffrey (38).

Sources

• Track: Parc national des Écrins, Licence Ouverte 2.0, Licence Ouverte 2.0 (Etalab) (destination.ecrins-parcnational.fr/trek/903944-La-cascade-de-la-Pisse). Time estimated by GPX Path with the Mac app rule, breaks not included.
• Official elevation gain: 230 m, Parc national des Écrins