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Boucle des cascades

Caution Trail overview

An 7.1 km route near Méribel, imported from the OpenStreetMap hiking network (trail B14). Passed automated dog-suitability screening: no via ferrata, ladders, or alpine-grade (T3+) sections on record.

Distance
7.1 km
Elevation gain
441 m
Highest point
1907 m
Duration
2.5–3 h
Terrain
Partially mapped: unpaved (67%), natural ground (31%), grass (2%), from OSM surface data
Trail rating
Caution
Area
Méribel · Savoy, France
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At a glance

This is a point-to-point route, so plan the return: retrace your steps or check local buses; 441 m of gain over 7.1 km is a real climb: budget rests, and halve expectations for short-legged dogs; no water points are mapped on this route, so carry everything your dog will drink.

1907 m 1492 m 7.1 km
Elevation profile: lowest 1492 m, highest 1907 m.

Where to start

Mapped start suggestion — best parking/access not yet verified. Check current access before travelling.

Good to know

Use the live forecast, check local access information and be ready for changing mountain conditions.

Sources & data

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Based on mapped route data and available ORMA sources. Check local access rules and current conditions before setting out.

Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Waymarked Trails
Weather: Open-Meteo

Is this trail right for your dog?

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Before you go: the dog safety guide · water for dogs on trail · dogs on cable cars · meeting a guardian dog

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