Font d'Urle - Chaud Clapier

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This easy route allows you to discover both snowshoeing and the Chaud Clapier ski area. Alternating between woodland and groomed slopes, this hike reveals the small hamlet of Font d'Urle, nestled in the folds of the Serre Montué. It's an excellent way for young and old alike to enjoy snowshoeing in complete safety. However, the sometimes changeable weather conditions should not be overlooked.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.69 km
  • ◔
    Duration according to the author: 1.5 hrs 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 79 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 81 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,455 m
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    Lowest point: 1,378 m
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Description of the walk

Snowshoe trail no. 4.

(S/E) From Chaud Clapier (signpost), enter the ski area via the passage between the ticket office and the restaurant. Below the Chaud Clapier resort restaurant, head towards the kindergarten and follow the specific snowshoe trail markers.

(1) Take the marked route that leads into the undergrowth. A little further on, it passes close to the road and then returns to the Chaud Clapier valley. Head to the start of the Lapiaz ski lift.

(2) The trail then heads south and climbs up alongside a ski slope, which it eventually crosses. After a gentle climb, you will overlook the chalets of Font d'Urle (you can make a return trip to the hamlet).

(3) Continue along the route on a wide, well-marked track, heading generally east.

(4) After arriving at the Chaud Clapier ski lift, head north to the arrival point of the Parking and Lutins ski lifts. You will then quickly reach the Chaud Clapier resort (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,415 m - Chaud Clapier
  2. 1 : km 0.19 - alt. 1,410 m - After kindergarten
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 1,378 m - Lapiaz ski lift
  4. 3 : km 2.13 - alt. 1,444 m - 1st chalets of Font d'Urle
  5. 4 : km 3 - alt. 1,454 m - Chaud Clapier ski lift
  6. S/E : km 3.69 - alt. 1,415 m - Chaud Clapier

Notes

In the event of an accident, call the station on 04 75 48 27 67 and the emergency services on 112.
Hikers must be self-sufficient and responsible for themselves and any animals they bring with them. Respect for the natural environment and other users of the area is also part of responsible behaviour for hikers.
Snowshoes are not permitted on the ski slopes.
Winter weather conditions can be changeable and difficult: check the forecast before setting off, adapt your equipment accordingly, take some provisions with you (water and sugary foods), take your mobile phone, tell someone your route before setting off, and avoid ridges.

- Font d'Urle-Chaud Clappier station
04.75.48.27.67 / font-urle@ladrome.fr

- Vercors Drôme Tourist Office
04.75.48.22.54 / www.vercors.com

Reviews and comments

4.5 / 5
Based on 6 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4 / 5
denisdu67
denisdu67

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with no particular difficulties

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grimpeur26
grimpeur26
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very good for this first quiet outing with 40 to 50 cm of snow. Too short but just right for the afternoon, great... the next one will be longer.

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Dominique ROUHIER
Dominique ROUHIER

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 05, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Nothing to report

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caresse
caresse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant short walk

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désapointé26
désapointé26

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 01, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : Yes

A short walk to discover the snowshoe trail in the Font D'Urle ski area. Not particularly interesting at the beginning of October, which has been particularly warm.

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mesokanto
mesokanto

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 31, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Snow only in the shade. Spring temperatures.

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