Belvédère des Trois Châteaux de Pont-en-Royans

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This hike is accessible to all and offers a 360° view of the Vercors and Pont en Royans. Ideal before dinner to whet your appetite!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 1.49 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 0h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 184 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 184 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 446 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 262 m
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Viewpoint
Vercors
View of the village of Pont-en-Royans

Description of the walk

(S/E) From Rue du Temple, start climbing towards the bell tower. At the bell tower, turn right without going underneath it. Then follow the marked path. The trail is well signposted throughout, just follow the signs and markings.

(1) Take the path that climbs up to the right. It is in good condition and easy to follow.

(2) Keep right at the intersection. The summit is not far away.

(3) Continue to the right and enjoy the peaceful setting and beautiful surrounding landscapes.

(4) From the viewpoint, retrace your steps to return to Rue du Temple (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 262 m - Rue du Temple - Bourne (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 0.24 - alt. 325 m - Fork
  3. 2 : km 0.48 - alt. 393 m - Fork
  4. 3 : km 0.54 - alt. 416 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 0.75 - alt. 446 m - Viewpoint
  6. S/E : km 1.49 - alt. 262 m - Rue du Temple

Notes

There are no water sources along the way.

Reviews and comments

crob42
crob42

Access to the viewpoint from Pont-en-Royans is closed due to roadworks (rock stabilisation) at the end of winter. I was therefore unable to do this hike in early February 2026.

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