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Autrans walks
The Charande ridges from Autrans via Le Relais
An invigorating and challenging hike that alternates between woodland and ridge trails with views of both sides of the mountain.
The ski jumps through the Bois du Claret
A short hike in terms of distance, but challenging on the best part. The view is well worth the effort!
The Autrans waterfall
This is an easy and well-known hike in Autrans. The advantage of this hike is that you can start in the middle, at point (5), and shorten it by about 1 km at point (9). It's perfect for those with shorter legs! You'll see Autrans from a different perspective than from the ridges. Please note that the waterfall has a very low flow in dry weather, or even no flow at all. However, the charm of this place, combined with the forest walk, will delight you. Hike suggested by the local tourist office.
The Charande Ridge from Autrans
A nice walk which enjoys the shade of the trees for the uphill section. As described the Charande ridge is walked from North to South as this gives better views. The Refuge des Feneys makes for a nice place to stop. This walk descends from Pas de Bellecombe, but you could descend earlier if you wanted to; see notes.
Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans
A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
Route of the ridges and the Molière mountain pasture
This hike offers numerous panoramic views of the Chartreuse, Belledonne and part of the Vercors, both along the ridge trail and the pleasant path that crosses the mountain pasture.
From Pas de l'Ours to La Molière from Autrans
From the hamlet of Le Truc at the north-eastern entrance to the village of Autrans, you can access La Molière mountain and discover the Isère valley and the city of Grenoble through a gap in the mountain. Higher up, you will see all the mountains surrounding Grenoble and its region. Don't look for the "pas" (step) of the bear as a paw print because, here as is often the case in the mountains, "pas" is a diminutive of "passage" (passage).
Crête de Charande
A very easy route on the ridge separating the Autrans valley from that of Lans en Vercors.
The Charande route from Villeneuve
Circular through the forests of Autrans, reaching the Charande ridge for a pleasant view of Grenoble on one side and the surrounding mountains, Chartreuse and Belledonne, on the other.
The Rivet viewpoint
A remarkable walk in the Écouges forest, classified as a protected sensitive area.
This walk is very family-friendly and suitable for children in pushchairs.
However,be careful at the viewpoint as the walk is high up.
La Molière circular via the ridges
This is a pleasant route with no real difficulties, apart from the distance and a few steep sections in thefirst third.
Once you reach the ridges (take care if you have young children), you will walk constantly above the plateau with a magnificent view of Grenoble, as well as the Trois Pucelles, Moucherotte, Pic Saint-Michel and Roc Cornafion. The return via the plateau is a formality, where a gourmet stop at the refuge is a must.
Loop along the ridges via Charande
Ridge walk from Pas de Bellecombe to La Molière via the highest point of Charande. Numerous viewpoints over the Alps and the Chartreuse.
The Lodge de la Molière
This route is classified as a long walk, but it is a mini-circular that allows you to relax pleasantly in the mountain pasture surrounding the Molière lodge.
From Geve to Pas de la Cle, Bec del'Orient, La Cheminee
A nice circular walk from the parking place at the Geve Plateau. There is a diversion to La Glaciere, which is a cave system, and a shorter diversion to Cabane 44, which was used by the resistance during WWII. The views from the ridge are great.
La Buffe via the Pas de la Clé and the Grande Brèche
A wild hike starting from the Gève plateau in the magnificent Vercors forest. The route along the northern ridge of the Vercors offers breathtaking views of the Isère valley, the Grenoble conurbation, the Voiron area and the Chartreuse mountains.
Circular on the Gève plateau
This very easy circular is suitable for everyone in the following two cases:- to whet your appetite in the morning,- to aid digestion in the afternoonthis pleasant route on the wide tracks of the plateau, in the middle of the woods, offers a most enjoyable walk in all seasons.
Le Bec de l'Orient and Pas de la Clé from Gève
A beautiful walk typical of northern Vercors, with a section along the ridge offering numerous views of the Isère plain from the edge of the impressive cliff. Beautiful passages through rugged karsts, beautiful mixed forests, with some fine specimens of trees. Two interesting sites commemorating the actions of the Vercors Maquis.
The Aircraft Memorial
Starting from the Plateau de Gève, take a walk in memory of the British airmen who supplied the Maquis du Vercors resistance fighters.
Pas de la Clé and Bec de l'Orient
This walk offers a multitude of additional routes to vary according to your mood!
This one is designed to satisfy the most curious: visit the Glacière, Pas de la Clé and Becs de l'Orient, with superb panoramic views over the entire Isère valley.
A flower-filled, refreshing walk with panoramic views.
Le Bec de l'Orient and La Buffe via the northern ridges
A beautiful hike on the northern ridges of the Vercors with breathtaking views of the Isère valley.
From La Molière to Pas de Bellecombe
A short family walk offering excellent views for the effort. Best done on a day with good visibility.
Please note: a hiker has informed us that in summer, at weekends, access to the plateau is restricted: you must take a shuttle bus (or a chairlift, which is quite far away).
The Clapiers tour from La Molière
In Vercors, discover sharp limestone pavements, wildlife and flora. Hike from La Molière towards the east via Le Sornin (medium mountain range).
Bison loop and Croix des Albans
A short and easy hike, even for little legs. Start in Méaudre to see the bison at the Prés Lauzés farm, climb up to Les Chaberts and return via the Croix des Albans. Beautiful views of the Autrans-Méaudre valley.
Ridges and plateau of La Molière via Croix Perrin
Long snowshoe hike (or walk) on the eastern ridge of the northern Vercors overlooking the Molière plateau and return via the plateau (or in the opposite direction if the north wind is blowing on the plateau).
6 hours on foot; 7 hours on snowshoes.
La Croix de Jaume and Pas de Bellecombe
This hike takes place partly on a fairly open ridge and partly in the forest. The Pas de Bellecombe offers a pleasant spot for a picnic and a viewpoint over the part of the Vercors that stretches from Moucherotte to Pic Saint-Michel, the Grenoble basin and the Belledonne massif.
La Croix de Jaume at the start of Col de la Croix Perrin
La Croix de Jaume from Col de la Croix Perrin with a viewpoint over the Lans-en-Vercors plateau.
Belvédère du Bec de l'Aigle via the Bruyant Gorges
This hike, which runs alongside the Furon and the Bruyant Gorges, will refresh you and take you to the Bec de l'Aigle viewpoint, where you can enjoy a remarkable view.
Circular via La Sure, La Buffe and return via Le Trou de la Guêpe
This is a pleasant, safe hike, 80% of which is in the shade, offering numerous viewpoints, particularly at La Sure (view of the Grenoble-Voiron valley) and at the summit of La Buffe (360° view), as well as at various points along the way.
Edition of 27/05/2022:
- addition of a circular around La Sure.
- Added the location of the wasp hole.
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