But de Nève and But de l'Aiglette

Date of your route : Nov 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant route, varied terrain, excellent weather conditions, and beautiful views of both the Vercors and the Diois.

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Does this route pass through an area where dogs are not allowed during the summer?

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Date of your route : Jul 27, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★☆☆☆ Disappointing
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Magnificent location and magnificent views! However, impossible to do without GPS (I got lost at least three times): "wild" crossings through woods and slopes... Stages 2-6 (detour and not going directly to Le Bec) are not particularly interesting except for lengthening the route.

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Date of your route : Oct 09, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Please note that the start at But de Nève will be closed until the end of December 2023.
We started directly at point 2 via the return trail, as the climb up to the But de Nève is difficult from this side.
Otherwise, it's a splendid route with views that are each more beautiful than the last 👍😍

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Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, but sometimes lacking signage. GPS is highly recommended.
This hike offers some beautiful views.
Be careful in strong winds, though.

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Date of your route : Sep 11, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

If you like well-marked trails, look elsewhere. For this magnificent hike on Montagne de Nève, you'll be navigating by sight. With very few signposts or markers, you'll have to use your judgement to find your way through the woods. The description and route map aren't very helpful and can sometimes be quite confusing: the tracks left by the shepherd's 4x4?
But we are on a plateau, so it's impossible to get lost and the 360° view is breathtaking. However, the IGN map can be useful for identifying the different directions.

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Date of your route : Jun 10, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

While the But de l'Aiglette is accessible to all, the same cannot be said for the But de Nève. In fact, for those who sometimes have balance issues, I strongly advise against climbing to the But de Nève, which involves a steep, exposed climb lasting almost an hour. Conversely, I recommend the Aiglette goal because, in addition to being easy to access, the trail from the Col de Rousset on the old Roman road, carved into the rock, is quite exceptional and safe, with a low wall protecting hikers and mountain bikers.

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Date of your route : Jul 19, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike with a well-marked trail.
Magnificent landscapes.

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Date of your route : Jul 20, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very beautiful hike in July with superb weather and therefore very beautiful views

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Date of your route : Nov 18, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Superb hike with beautiful views and different routes to choose from. The vultures flying at very low altitude above the Chironne rocks are majestic.
The return route is not well signposted. Crossing the woods is a bit of a guess, but as you have a clear view from above, it's easy to find your bearings and get back on track.

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Date of your route : Aug 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Absolutely magnificent hike; thank you to the author
Great for discovering the southern Vercors

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Date of your route : Sep 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★☆☆☆☆ Very disappointing
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

a poorly marked route with very basic descriptions.
(S/E) When you leave the woods after the Col du Rousset, you must immediately head for the But de Nève ridge to avoid climbing up a steep slope.
(1) The Chironne Pass signpost is not visible from this point. Using a map, head towards the Chironne Pass, descending immediately into the meadow. There is no path, so cross the woods and you will automatically come to a forest track that leads to the Chironne Pass.
(4) From the cairn, go back a little and descend into the meadow at the bottom of the valley.
despite everything, it is a superb walk with beautiful panoramic views

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I have corrected the layout and hope I haven't made any mistakes. Please keep me informed

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Hello,

You were right not to insist, no one goes that way, the trail is wrong. Moreover, the written description of the hike clearly states that you should follow the trail (GR) to the natural pass at Rousset.

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Date of your route : Aug 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The start on the rocks is really not easy (not at all suitable for average hikers), so we turned back to the right (via ferrata behind us) and followed the path, preferring to climb further up towards a sign at the top of the hill and then follow the Col de Neve (crossing the forest on the left).

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