Rocafort Castle – Penaz Waterfall loop from Boëge

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Rocafort Castle – Penaz Waterfall loop from Boëge

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Rocafort Castle – Penaz Waterfall loop from Boëge

02:47

8.50km

360m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 3, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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2.10 km

Rocafort Castle and waterfall from Bois du Fayan

Highlight • Other

2.49 km

Rocafort Path Millstone

Highlight • Historical Site

Excavation site where old grindstones were found. A little away from the path, the outlines are still clearly visible on the rock.

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2.97 km

Rocafort Castle was built in 1050.
It was used to protect the surroundings of Boëge against the enemies of the County of Geneva who wanted to invade the County of Savoie through the passes above Saxel.
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3.36 km

Copacou Stone

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Archaeological particularity: the stone named “Copacou” is considered a sacrificial stone and a chalice stone.
The rock is very steep on the descent side, but flat on the other side …

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5.66 km

Penaz Waterfall

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A little away from the forest path, there is a narrow path and a bridge made of tree trunks which leads to a large waterfall.
There are other waterfalls higher up, but this one is the most impressive.

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8.50 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.41 km

2.91 km

1.04 km

138 m

Surfaces