Balcony below Grand Veymont

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This is a short hike to discover the eastern slope of the Vercors, best done after the snow has melted as some sections can be very tricky. You will pass under the cliffs of Grand Veymont, catch a glimpse of Mont Blanc and enjoy a panoramic view of this magnificent slope of the Vercors massif with its impressive cliffs.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 7.58 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 35 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 497 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 494 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,724 m
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    Lowest point: 1,248 m
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In the distance
The Vercors
Le Grand Veymont

Description of the walk

The hike starts at the end of the car park at the small ski resort of Gresse-en-Vercors.

(S/E) Head south-west on a good path that climbs gently (there are hiking signs indicating Pas de la Ville). You will quickly pass a small artificial lake.
The ascent continues on the same path, which becomes a trail, then the slope becomes significantly steeper.

(1) At a place called "sous le Pas de la Ville", turn left (to reach Pas de la Ville, you would need to continue straight ahead).
Continue in a south-easterly direction until you reach the Fontaine du Veymont.

(2) Turn left and follow the path.

(3) Ignore the path that climbs to the right and continue downhill to reach a forest track and, a little further on, the Veymont forest hut, which offers shelter and a picnic table.
The descent continues along this gently sloping forest track.

(4) Turn right and continue along the track. As you pass, you will notice the dam on the left, which was built to break the current of the torrent during heavy floods.

Follow the track to return to the starting point (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,248 m - Ski resort car park - Gresse (rivière) - Affluent du Drac
  2. 1 : km 2.23 - alt. 1,722 m - On the left, Sous le - Pas de la ville
  3. 2 : km 2.95 - alt. 1,637 m - Fontaine du Veymont
  4. 3 : km 4.02 - alt. 1,548 m - Junction, straight ahead - Baraque du Veymont
  5. 4 : km 6.25 - alt. 1,322 m - Hairpin bend to the right
  6. S/E : km 7.58 - alt. 1,248 m - Ski resort car park

Notes

The Veymont forest hut can provide shelter and is open.

Worth a visit

At the end of the climb, you can enjoy the panorama of the Vercors cliffs, with the view stretching further east towards the Belledonne and Oisans massifs, and if the weather is clear, you may even see Mont Blanc.
The more adventurous can set off from "sous le Pas de la Ville" and make a round trip to Pas de la Ville, which adds about 200 metres of elevation but offers a view of the Vercors highlands.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.9 / 5
Arletti
Arletti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

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redolfi
redolfi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

please note that the section of the circuit between the Gd Veymond hut and the Gd Veymond fountain is a narrow path on a steep slope. It is not difficult, but some people may feel uncomfortable on this type of terrain, particularly if they are afraid of heights.

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Pieuchot
Pieuchot

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 16, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Steep climb, but beautiful views of Grand Veymont and the other mountain ranges.
The return trip through the forest is pleasant, especially when it's hot.

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Pirouette38
Pirouette38

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk in beautiful surroundings! Fortunately, part of the climb is in the shade, as it was already very warm at the end of June!

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manuladrome
manuladrome

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike! Given the lack of snow, we were able to do it in the middle of January...

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polo381
polo381

This hike is not within the perimeter of the highlands nature reserve, as the boundary is located on the ridge at the town pass, so it is surprising that dogs are prohibited, but what is certain is that they must be kept on a leash.

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vbnd 59
vbnd 59
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Good evening, everyone,
I have not taken this route. Kind regards

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rvbernard
rvbernard

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Please note that dogs are not permitted on this route, even on a lead, as it is a nature reserve. This is not mentioned in the description.

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revdicar
revdicar

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A magnificent hike under beautiful sunshine. Quite a few people on the way up, as it's the same path for climbing Grand Veymont and Pas de la Ville. We wanted to make a detour to Pas de la Ville, but dogs are not allowed there, even on a lead (as is the case in many places in the Vercors whenever you get close to a nature reserve).

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francine88
francine88

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful route to Grand Veymont. For us, the distance was 9.5 km according to the GPS, and we didn't climb up to Pas de la Ville because we left too late.
It was a truly beautiful hike under a clear blue sky, with encouragement from marmots and a snack break at the Baraque du Grand Veymont.
We found the site to be magnificent.

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leyeti
leyeti

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent circular with breathtaking scenery! The walk alternates between paths through the woods, open trails, a few slightly "aerial" passages and always magnificent views. In summer, remember to bring a hat and water, as the sun can be strong when you leave the forest.

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Titi-Rando38
Titi-Rando38

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 21, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

First family outing for the climb, no pun intended
Beautiful sunny day.

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polo381
polo381

Thank you for your feedback. The mileage indicated is calculated by Visorando's software. I planned the route using the application and obtained roughly the same result.

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docolorama
docolorama

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 14, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

You went on this magnificent hike yesterday with our 6- and 9-year-old children.
It's a very beautiful hike, with some difficult sections. We didn't stray from the path, and yet we covered much more than 7.58 km.

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