Pas du Loup circular starting from Beaurgard-Baret

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A very pleasant short hike. Much of the hike is in the shade. The view of the Vercors is magnificent when you reach Pas du Loup.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 7.21 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 10 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 382 m
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    Descent: - 382 m
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    Highest point: 795 m
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    Lowest point: 420 m
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Pas du Loup 810 m

Description of the walk

Use the car park at the entrance to the village of Beauregard on the right, near the glass recycling point.

(S/E) Walk along the tennis court and enter the gorge via the small tarmac road. Reach the crossroads where a sign indicates Pas du Loup.

(1) Turn right onto this path and walk along the left bank of the Sonnaize stream. Further up, cross the stream and you will reach the hamlet of Sonnaize.

(2) Stay on the path and continue climbing to reach the Col de Sonnaize. Here you will also find the Abri du Col de Sonnaize and theGRP® du Tour des Monts du Matin.

(3) Take it on the left to reach the Pas du Loup.

(4) Return to the pass crossroads by retracing your steps.

(3) Keep to theGRP® marked in yellow and red. Descend into the woods to reach the crossroads of a path where a sign indicates Draye des Vachers.

(5) Continue straight ahead, still following the GRP®. Pass in front of the Source des Reynauds and continue to the end of the descent to return to the Beauregard car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 420 m - Beauregard car park
  2. 1 : km 0.74 - alt. 456 m - Pas du Loup sign
  3. 2 : km 2.24 - alt. 613 m - Sonnaize
  4. 3 : km 3.45 - alt. 767 m - Col de Sonnaize (782m)
  5. 4 : km 3.9 - alt. 795 m - Pas du Loup (756m)
  6. 5 : km 5.61 - alt. 624 m - Draye des Vachers
  7. S/E : km 7.21 - alt. 420 m - Beauregard car park

Worth a visit

(4) Pas du Loup: enjoy a beautiful view of the Vercors and the Col de Tourniol.

Reviews and comments

4.2 / 5
Based on 16 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.3 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.1 / 5
Route interest
4.3 / 5
CN66
CN66

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 08, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant hike. The season allowed us to enjoy the sunshine and the first crocuses blooming.
We completed the route in 2 hours and 20 minutes, taking our time and stopping for a break at the top. The view was well worth the climb.
The climb is 4 km long, so it's gradual.
The area is not very busy, but we were surprised to see so many hikers.

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BadinD
BadinD

Thank you! And perhaps we'll see you soon on our hikes in the Drôme!

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pallandre chantal
pallandre chantal

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, short hike with magnificent views from Pas du Loup. We were already familiar with Pas du Loup (having been there two or three times before), but this was our first time going in the opposite direction, and it's true that the descent is easier on the knees!
So thank you to the person who suggested this walk and to the hikers who posted comments.

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BadinD
BadinD

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike offering magnificent views of the Rochefort-Samson valley and Romans from the Wolf's Foot, with most of the route sheltered by the dense shade of beech trees.
There are no particular difficulties except at point No. 1, where the sign is no longer there. However, it is not difficult to find the fork in the road.
At the end of the route, just before the Kaolin quarry, pay close attention to the signs on the trees, do not continue on the asphalt road, and turn right onto the gravel path.
One final note: it seems to me that walking the route in the opposite direction would be easier for those who do not enjoy long descents on stony paths. The road between points 1 and 3 climbs gently, while the return route 500 to 700 metres after point 3 descends steeply to an elevation of 525 metres (Source des Reynauds) over a somewhat chaotic series of slippery stones that are difficult to avoid.

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VERCORS56
VERCORS56

Overall rating : 2.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

At the intersection indicated on the route, there is no sign for "Pas du Loup", so continue towards Pas de la Pierre.

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bruno92160
bruno92160

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The ascent and descent are very pleasant as they are very steady, which makes the route easier. The hike is generally well sheltered from excessive sun, so it is well suited if it is too hot. There are some very beautiful views along the route, including, of course, the Pas du Loup.

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User 11750989

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 13, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike starting from the lovely village of Beauregard-Baret.
Varied landscapes: meadows, woodland, beautiful views once you reach Pas du Loup.

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monique glenat
monique glenat

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 29, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

For your information, it is best to do this in early May, when you will see lots of flowers
such as gentians, orchids, daffodils, etc.
For my part, I started directly from the Beauregard entrance car park, going straight up to the right. It's longer. Steeper too.

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B SANCHEZ
B SANCHEZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely fitness hike for some after the hardships of winter

It's something of a tradition for our group from the Monts du Matin region to climb the Pas du Loup before aiming higher and further
A beautiful day

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Micha 90800
Micha 90800

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 20, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike, uphill all the way to the Pas du Loup, but accessible.
Beautiful view at the end. A great reward.

The return leg of the circular is a bit rocky, but nothing serious if it's dry.
However, there are few views, so it's rather uninteresting.
I'll take the same route back if I return.
At the end, be sure to turn right before the pylon on the route, which is no longer marked, to find the trail.
A shady and cool route, very pleasant.

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FDHS
FDHS
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely half-day hike.
As described, the descent is a bit rough. For those who are afraid of the descent, choose the opposite of what is described.

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Thisadu84
Thisadu84

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike completed on 25 May 2024.
Contrary to what I had read in the reviews, we found the starting point very easily by walking along the tennis court.
A very pretty hike that I recommend doing in spring to see the magnificent spring flowers.
An easy hike, partly in the shade of the woods, the climb up to the Pas du Loup is gentle and offers a great view of the Vercors.
Best done in dry weather to ensure a safe descent.

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krisV
krisV

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A lovely, easy hike with a superb view once you reach the wolf pass. The climb is gentle and steady. There is a slightly steep section on the descent, but it is short.

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artmartial
artmartial

Overall rating : 3.3 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

The way up is very pleasant and very pretty, but the descent isn't great because of the rocks, so we ended up coming back down the same way.
Still a pleasant outing, though.

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armandia
armandia

Overall rating : 2.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant trail on the way to Pas du Loup, with plenty of shade. Beautiful view of the Vercors and the valley upon arrival. However, there is a lack of signage in several places on the way down. In our case, we ended up not at the Beauregard car park but on a tarmac road, which meant we had to take a detour.

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