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Belvédère du Ranc walks
Belvédère du Ranc, Balme Riendre and the ruins of La Goulandière
Visorando Member
4.19 mi
+768 ft
-784 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Presles (Isère) (Isère)
A short, easy hike with little elevation gain, suitable for families, which takes you through three beautiful sites. The Ranc viewpoint, with a view of the Bourne valley and the southern peaks of the Vercors, the Balme Riendre, a chasm with a beautiful stone arch, and finally, the ruins of the hamlet of La Goulandière.
La Goulandière from La Balme de Rencurel
6.38 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,844 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
This hike offers superb views of the Bourne Gorges. The trails are very well maintained and easily accessible. A picnic at Banc du Ranc is a must! The village of La Goulandière is also worth a visit.
The Coulmes Forest between Presles and the Rochers du Ranc
10.69 mi
+2,365 ft
-2,365 ft
7h 00
Moderate
Departure from Presles (Isère) (Isère)
A microcosm of the Vercors in the Coulmes forest, with its viewpoints, chasms, caves and springs.
Above the Bourne via the Rochers du Ranc and the Goulandière
9.67 mi
+3,832 ft
-3,845 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Châtelus (Isère) (Isère)
This wide circular loop combines several routes: first the “Au Fil de la Bourne” path, which runs along the valley floor from the Cirque du Bournillon, then the climb to the popular Goulandière cliff, from where you head towards the plateau of the Forêt des Coulmes. A visit to the sites and old hamlets of this forest precedes a steep descent via the Pas du Ranc down to the Charanche road.
Le Pas du Ranc, starting from Le Charmeil
5.21 mi
+1,778 ft
-1,772 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Presles (Isère) (Isère)
A snowshoe outing in the great outdoors, far, far from any civilisation. Following very well-maintained paths, this walk takes us to the Pas du Ranc above the Bourne Valley. A magnificent viewpoint.
Walks near Belvédère du Ranc
Presles - Malleval-en-Vercors
7.42 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Presles (Isère) (Isère)
A climb up the north-western ridges of the Vercors.
Beautiful views over the Isère valley and the walnut groves of Saint-Marcellin.
Rencurel (Les Rimets) – Presles
9.10 mi
+1,552 ft
-2,054 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
From Les Rimets (Rencurel) to Presles.
A route running almost entirely through the forest.
At La Goulandière, magnificent views from the Belvédère du Ranc overlooking La Bourne.
Malleval-en-Vercors – Rencurel (Les Rimets)
8.39 mi
+2,156 ft
-1,896 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
Stage2 of the Tour des Coulmes.
This is the longest stage and the one with the steepest gradient.
The final section takes place entirely through woodland.
From Corrençon-en-Vercors to the Jasse du Play
Association / Club / Walk leader
10.84 mi
+2,224 ft
-682 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Corrençon-en-Vercors (Isère)
First stage of a 4-day crossing of the Vercors. It’s a long trek but the elevation gain isn’t excessive.
Fauge Shelter - Jasse du Play Shelter
15.97 mi
+2,552 ft
-1,575 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This is the longest stage of this traverse, but also the one that marks the entrance to the high plateaus.
Lac de la Moucherolle
7.18 mi
+1,280 ft
-3,136 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This walk leads to Lac de la Moucherolle and the Fauge valley.
This hike allows you to discover a multitude of landscapes ranging from a mineral world to pastures and forests with beautiful panoramic views of the entire northern Vercors.
The Pas de l'Oeille and its ibexes
5.89 mi
+1,056 ft
-2,900 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
A hike in the heart of the Vercors to discover ibex (numerous and not shy in these mountains). And as a bonus on arrival, beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Roybon Hut – La Peyrouse Hut
10.88 mi
+2,182 ft
-1,719 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
Day2 of a traverse of the Vercors via the balcony path.
Pic Saint-Michel via the Vertige des Cimes
6.58 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,474 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
A very classic route that takes you to four remarkable viewpoints in succession, offering views of Grenoble and its valley, as well as the Vercors plateau, the Rocher de l’Ours and the Roc Cornafion. It’s a hike you should do at least once if you’re in the area.
Ideally, you should take two cars up and leave one at the finish, which is at the Parking des Barnets, two hairpin bends below the start point at the Lans-en-Vercors resort.
Cabane de la Peyrouse - Cabane des Aiguillettes
11.34 mi
+4,938 ft
-4,009 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Andéol (Isère) (Isère)
Day3 of our traverse: setting off from the Cabane de la Peyrouse to reach Gresse en Vercors. We go round the Grand Veymond to climb back up onto the plateau via the Col des Bachassons (water), then stop at the Cabane de l’Aiguillette.