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Bourne (rivière) walks
Loop trail to Paradis starting from Pont-en-Royans
Visorando Member
5.83 mi
+1,001 ft
-1,024 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Pont-en-Royans (Isère)
This moderately hilly route will allow you to discover the typical landscape of the Royans. Through meadows and walnut groves, this loop will also allow you to appreciate the charms of the villages of Saint-André-en-Royans and Pont-en-Royans (medieval streets, hanging houses, banks of the Bourne) after crossing a neighbourhood called "Le Paradis".
Pas des Voutes and Pas de l'Allier starting from Chatelus
6.92 mi
+3,173 ft
-3,163 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Châtelus (Isère) (Isère)
A very beautiful, easy hike with superb views at Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.Hike currently unavailable: The Pas de l'Allier trail (Echevis municipality) is closed by municipal order.
From the Cascade Blanche to the Cascade Verte
8.05 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,719 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pont-en-Royans (Isère)
Walk around Mont Baret with access to two waterfalls. At the start of the hike, enjoy the view of the hanging houses of Pont-en-Royans. Passing through the Petits Goulets, a series of four tunnels on a narrow and very busy road, it is advisable to bring torches so that you are visible to motorists.
On the heights of Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans
3.80 mi
+1,293 ft
-1,260 ft
2h 50
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans (Drôme)
A walk in the hills above Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans offering beautiful views of the whole Royans region. Much of the route is through forest with some fairly steep slopes.
The summit of the Gorges de la Bourne via the Pas des Rages
6.87 mi
+2,789 ft
-2,789 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
Starting from Basse-Valette, the Pas des Rages provides access to the top of the cliffs of the Bourne Gorges. The path then runs along the cliff, offering magnificent views of the gorges and allowing you to discover the Balme Noire cave. In addition to the walk, access to the starting point is via the Bourne Gorges road, one of the most beautiful in the Vercors.
La Balme Rousse
3.12 mi
+2,500 ft
-2,470 ft
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Choranche (Isère)
Hike at the foot of the Presles cliffs for guaranteed thrills and spectacular scenery.
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.
Pont-en-Royans: Les Trois Châteaux, Serre Cocu
8.62 mi
+2,959 ft
-2,943 ft
6h 30
Moderate
Departure from Pont-en-Royans (Isère)
The Trois Châteaux viewpoint offers a bird's eye view of Pont-en-Royans.From the Serre-Cocu orientation table, there is a beautiful panorama of the eastern ridges of the Vercors, from Grande Moucherolle to Grand Veymont.This hike takes place partly in the forest and follows roads to avoid private property.
Circular route around Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans
7.18 mi
+1,591 ft
-1,581 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans (Drôme)
This easily accessible hike offers superb views of the Vercors. I recommend doing it in the afternoon in winter and late afternoon in summer.
Balcon de la Bourne via Gros Martel
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.74 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,185 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
A beautiful circular route between the forest, the Gros Martel viewpoint and a walk in the sky (Gorges de la Bourne cliff, aerial trail).
The Col des Bois Communaux
4.48 mi
+1,329 ft
-1,339 ft
3h 15
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans (Drôme)
Come and hike in the hills above Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans with a fantastic viewpoint halfway along the route.
Part of the Via Vercors circular route from Fenat
8.02 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,289 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This circular loop takes the Via Vercors from Fenat up the Gorges du Méaudret and, at the end, takes theGR® to return via the heights along the Meillarot summit and descend via Bonnetière and Charpichon.
A detour via the charming Cabane de Serge in the Combe de la Cochette is also suggested.
The Gorges du Méaudret section is fairly open, while the return section is mostly in the woods.
The banks of the Isère and its walnut trees at Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier
8.03 mi
+256 ft
-276 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Hilaire-du-Rosier (Isère)
A walk for winter days. It takes you mainly along small tarmac roads, through walnut orchards and along the River Isère. There is very little elevation gain on this route.
The Trois Châteaux viewpoint and the Col de Toutes Aures
5.29 mi
+1,903 ft
-1,893 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Pont-en-Royans (Isère)
A pleasant hike in the hills above Pont-en-Royans, leading to the Belvédère des Trois Châteaux and the Col de Toutes Aures.
Le Bois Noir and the Croix de Jaume starting from Lans-en-Vercors
9.44 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,437 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
A route starting from the village with lovely forest paths and magnificent views from the Crête de Jaume.
(Pleasetake great care on this circular route): it crosses the Vercors plateau’s departmental roads four times. These roads are:
- Lans-en-Vercors towards Villard-de-Lans,
- Lans-en-Vercors towards Autrans,
are extremely busy and vehicles crossing the route all travel at high speed.
Hikers mustbe extremely vigilant when crossing these roads.
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.
Leisurely circular walk in Lans-en-Vercors
4.03 mi
+102 ft
-108 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
Here’s an idea for a post-lunch stroll in Lans-en-Vercors to enjoy the fresh air of the Vercors.
Le Bienveilleur du Bournillon and the Pas de l'Allier from Saint-Martin
7.89 mi
+1,975 ft
-1,972 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors (Drôme)
This loop trail mainly runs through woodland from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors. The route leads to the cliffs overlooking the Bourne valley above Choranche, then to the Allier river with views of the Isère valley.
