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Bergerie de Chironne walks
From the Col de Rousset to the But de l'Aiglette
Visorando Member
6.14 mi
+1,276 ft
-1,293 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
From the Col de Rousset, a panoramic view of the vultures.
From the But de l'Aiglette, close-up view of these beautiful creatures.
But de Nève and But de l'Aiglette
6.82 mi
+2,083 ft
-2,077 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
A superb hike offering breathtaking views of the Vercors plateau accompanied by the flight of vultures!
Best done in good weather for unobstructed views.
Loop from Col de Rousset to Refuge du Col de Vassieux
8.02 mi
+1,877 ft
-1,903 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
Loop starting from the Col du Rousset, setting off along the superb old mule track carved into the hillside, then skirting the plain of the Bergerie de Chironne to reach the Col de Vassieux refuge in the forest. Return via the path overlooking the Diois valley, via the But de l'Aiglette and the Rochers de Chironne.
A hike offering a variety of landscapes, overlooking the Diois valley, without being vertiginous. Some hikers have even spotted vultures here.
From Col de Rousset to Col de Chironne
2.65 mi
+771 ft
-741 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
A family hike that will allow you to discover both sides of the Diois and the Vassieux plateau.
No major difficulties in finding your way, just follow theGR®93.
Tour of Montagne de Nève and But de Nève
8.27 mi
+2,241 ft
-2,185 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
This hike takes you around the Montagne de Nève from the Col du Rousset via the Col de Saint-Alexis, the climb to the But de Nève and the Col de Chironne. The forest section allows you to enjoy the beautiful autumn colours, while the But de Nève offers stunning panoramic views of Font d'Urle, the But Saint-Genix, the But de l'Aiglette, the Veymont mountain range and the Montagne de Glandasse.
Walks near Bergerie de Chironne
Pré Peyret Shelter - Chatillon-en-Diois
12.95 mi
+1,962 ft
-5,259 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fifth and final stage of this journey through the Vercors. We set off to tackle the Glandasse, with superb views of the high plateaus, the Veymont, Mont Aiguille and the Drôme Provençale.
Pas of hollowed-out tree trunks serving as drinking troughs
4.95 mi
+1,529 ft
-3,763 ft
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Chichilianne (Isère)
The second day takes you to the highest point of the route: Le Grand Veymont. It offers a magnificent view of the Vercors high plateaus, Mont Aiguille and the valley. There is a good chance of seeing ibex and marmots!
Tubanet Hut – Hollowed-Out Tree Trunk Serving as Drinking Trough
16.91 mi
+4,396 ft
-4,511 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
Stage4 sets off from the Cabane de Tubanet and returns to the high plateaus of the Vercors at the Cabane des Bachassons above Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors.A very long day. It is the longest of the tour.
Cabane des Aiguillettes - Corrençon-en-Vercors
15.15 mi
+666 ft
-3,110 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fourth and final day of the circular route leading from the L'Aiguillette hut at the foot of the Grand Veymont to the car park at the Corrençon-en-Vercors ski stadium, where we will have left a car.
Jasse du Play shelter - Pré Peyret hut
7.16 mi
+512 ft
-528 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fourth stage of this crossing is also the least physically demanding. Very flat and short, it takes you across vast meadows. But you can spice it up with the Grand Veymont option.
From the Ambel Farm to Bouvante le Haut
8.42 mi
+860 ft
-2,966 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
Pastoral plateau, undergrowth, flower-filled meadow. A varied and very pleasant route offering the chance to encounter a rich and unspoilt flora. This route features a very steep descent for the return to Bouvante le Haut via the Col de Rioupeysson.
From Bouvante le Haut to the Ambel Farm
9.15 mi
+2,927 ft
-843 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
The route starts from the village of Bouvante-le-Haut with its distinctive double wash house. The climb up to the Ambel plateau takes you through a succession of refreshing forests, unique woodlands, flower-filled meadows and breathtaking scenery at the Col de la Bataille.
Gresse en Vercors - Pas des hollowed-out tree trunks serving as drinking troughs
6.50 mi
+4,265 ft
-2,041 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The first stage starts at Champ de l'Herse and goes to Pas des Bachassons. It passes by the Brisou ridge, offering a first panoramic view. There is a climb of over 1,000 metres, but you will be rewarded by the beauty of Pas des Bachassons.
Chichilianne - Bénevise via the Pas de l'Essaure and the Vallon Combau
8.98 mi
+2,365 ft
-2,254 ft
6h 10
Difficult
Departure from Chichilianne (Isère)
This beautiful hike takes you to the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors National Nature Reserve via the Pas de l'Essaure, then down the Drôme side through one of the most beautiful sites in the Vercors, the Vallon Combau, before reaching the hamlet of Bénevise on a promontory.It offers beautiful views of Mont Aiguille, the valley and the Combau rock, a feast for the senses, combined with the historical, geological, botanical and faunal riches of the area you are crossing.
From Chichilianne to Clelles-Mens station
3.14 mi
+161 ft
-646 ft
1h 35
Easy
Departure from Chichilianne (Isère)
Chichilianne is a treasure trove of hikes towards the Vercors plateau. Once finished, some people take the train which stops at Clelles. But few hikers know that you can set off from Chichilianne or La Richardière and reach Clelles station in under two hours, walking alongside an irrigation canal for nearly three kilometres. This return walk to Clelles can also be taken in the opposite direction when you start your journey.