Cascade du Déroc, hiking.TheCascadedu Déroc, near Nasbinals ( approx. 3 km), overlooks the glacial valley of the Gambaïse stream.
It is made up of this tributary of the Bès and theoutletof the Lac des Salhiens, which meet at a basalt ledge to plunge almost 30 metres below.
The Cascade du Déroc is both the start and finish point of theRoutedes Lacs, which leads from the Booz traffic circle in Saint-Germain-du-Teil to the Aubrac lakes and waterfalls. It’s a must for exploring the famous Aubrac plateau.
Behind the scenes of the Déroc waterfall, with the whole family.
Cascade du Déroc and Lac des Salhiens.
Lac des Salhiens on the lake route, Aubrac.
Cascade du Déroc on the Aubrac lakes route, near Nasbinals.
Basalt organs at the Cascade du Déroc. On the Aubrac lake route DID YOU KNOW?
The Cascade du Déroc is home to one of Aubrac’ s treasures:
A cave with a spectacular ceiling formed by imposing basalt organs.
The cave is said to have been a refuge for brigands in ancient times.
Access to the Cascade du Déroc is easy, and takes about thirty minutes for the whole family !
From the Route des Lacs (D52), park on the edge of the road (a sign announces the arrival at the waterfall), and cross the road to reach the path that leads to the waterfall in 15 minutes (approx. 1 km). Please note, however, that as you approach the waterfall, you’ll have to pass under a fenced-in area (there are cows nearby), so baby carriages and people with reduced mobility can’t get in.
Once you’re near the waterfall, you can enter the cave, but you’ll need to be in good physical condition and careful!
Yes, parking is available at the entrance to the path leading to the Cascade du Déroc.
The Cascade du Déroc is not secure, so children must not be left unsupervised or allowed to get too close to the waterfall.
PRMs and baby carriages will be able to do part of the walk (carriage path), but will not be able to access the waterfall area.
On the whole, the Cascade du Déroc always has a minimum of water and rarely runs dry… However, it’s best to visit outside the driest months.
A little tip: the Cascade du Déroc is even more beautiful in winter, under the snow!
