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The Val Sainte-Marie circuit
Visorando Member
8.52 mi
+2,927 ft
-2,927 ft
6h 30
Difficult
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
Explore the Val Sainte-Marie cirque, near Bouvante-Le-Bas, and climb up onto the plateau at Pélandré and the Col de la Rochette.
Tour around Bouvante-le-Haut
17.58 mi
+3,786 ft
-3,809 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
Tour of the Bouvante plateau via the Col de la Bataille, the Ambel plateau and the Col de la Rama.
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.
Saut de la Truite from Bouvante le Haut
6.60 mi
+2,051 ft
-2,034 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A superb forest hike, almost entirely in the shade.
The ridges of Serre de Montué
7.82 mi
+1,795 ft
-1,791 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A beautiful hike along the ridges of this summit. Very clear view of almost the entire Vercors and the Alps in the background.
Serre Plumé
6.52 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,348 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
This route offers wonderful views of the Grand Veymond. It takes you through forests, over ridges and across rolling plains known as "Pelouses".
Circular Serre Plumé starting from the Col de Carri
6.35 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,365 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A snowshoe or walking hike south of the Col de Carri, offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Vercors ridges from Serre Plumé.
Col du Maupas from Font d'Urle-Chaud Clappier
Local authority4.22 mi
+653 ft
-646 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
Around the Sacha mountain, this snowshoe hike allows you to discover two sides of the Vercors landscape. At the Col de Carri, the landscape is forested and snow covers the entire area, giving walkers a taste of the Far North. At the Col de Maupas, the view extends over the Combe de l'Oscence and the more open environment supports lower vegetation.
The ridges of Font d'Urle
6.01 mi
+791 ft
-787 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A relatively easy short hike on the Font d'Urle plateau. Magnificent scenery on the Ambel plateau, the Quint valley, the Trois Becs, the Glandasse, the Vercors mountain range and the whole of southern Drôme.
Font d'Urle - Chaud Clapier
2.29 mi
+259 ft
-266 ft
1.5 hrs
Easy
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
This easy route allows you to discover both snowshoeing and the Chaud Clapier ski area. Alternating between woodland and groomed slopes, this hike reveals the small hamlet of Font d'Urle, nestled in the folds of the Serre Montué. It's an excellent way for young and old alike to enjoy snowshoeing in complete safety. However, the sometimes changeable weather conditions should not be overlooked.
Les Gagères from Chaud Clapier
3.96 mi
+673 ft
-643 ft
3 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A snowshoe hike that allows you to discover the vast expanses characteristic of the Gagères. The plateau is often swept by the wind, which forms snowdrifts, thus modulating the landscape. Be aware that fog can roll in on this route and make the hike much more difficult. In good weather, hikers can enjoy magnificent views: a panorama of the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors mountain range and its highest peak, the Grand Veymont (2,341 metres above sea level).
Serre de Montué ridges and Urle cliff ridges from Font d'Urle
7.07 mi
+1,670 ft
-1,660 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A very beautiful hike on the ridges of Font d'Urle: peaks of Vercors, Dévoluy, Mont Ventoux and Mont Blanc on a clear day. Beautiful panorama of the magnificent and very rugged cliffs of Font d'Urle.
Please note: During the summer months, there are numerous herds and patous (shepherd dogs).
Even dogs on a leash are prohibited by the department from 1 June to 30 October.
Close the gates to the animal enclosures securely.
Route around the Serre de Montué
12.07 mi
+1,998 ft
-2,021 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A day at altitude at the Pas de l'Infernet, followed by a descent into the cool undergrowth of Tubanet, Malatra and the Col de la Rama, continuing with a refreshing dip in the Burdour cave and finishing on the grassy slopes of the Chaud Clapier ski runs.
Tour of the Font d'Urle Plateau, from Puy de la Gagère to Serre de Montué
10.21 mi
+2,467 ft
-2,441 ft
6h 50
Difficult
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
This long circular route covers the different areas of the Font d'Urle Plateau and its pastures, mainly following the ridges that connect its two extreme peaks, the Puy de la Gagère and the Serre de Montué. It allows you to visit the main sites characteristic of this karstic landscape: the karstic cave des Cloches, the Double Arche, the Grotte du Berger and the Glacière de Font d'Urle.
Font d'Urle and Puy de la Gagère
4.64 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,417 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
This snowshoe hike is impressive for the beauty of the landscapes. You will never tire of what you discover at every turn.
Not recommended in bad weather as there are no landmarks to guide your return.
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