Bois Barbu – Corrençon-en-Vercors circular loop

Start from the Bois Barbu cross-country ski car park.

(S/E) Head down the path on the right through the grass, then enter the forest.

(1) At the fork, head up to the left and join the road.

(2) Continue along the path, crossing the road with care. Further on, the path branches off to the right and rejoins the road in a circular pattern.

(3) Follow the Grande Allée to the left for just over a kilometre until you come to a turn-off on the left.

(4) Turn left and head towards Charbonnières.

(5) At the crossroads, continue to the right along the Route Forestière des Charbonnières until you reach a turn-off to the left.

(6) Continue left along the Combe de la Loubière for 500 metres, then turn left towards the Sapin Bellier.

(7) Continue the descent to the right.

(8) Before starting a steeper descent, turn left and stay on the plateau until you reach the road.

(9) Follow the road to the Col and the Croix du Liorin.

(10) At the pass, carry on to Les Montauds. Just before the path, turn left and you’ll arrive opposite the inn.

(11) At the corner of the inn, continue left to the cross-country ski car park (S/E).