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But Saint-Genix (1643 m) walks
But Saint-Génix starting from Vassieux-en-Vercors
Visorando Member
7.52 mi
+1,693 ft
-1,683 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vassieux-en-Vercors (Drôme)
This hike through forests and along airy ridges offers views of the Vassieux-en-Vercors plateau, the entire Vercors range, the Diois, the foothills of the Baronnies, as well as the Dévoluy and the Écrins in the background.
On the ridges of Vassieux-en-Vercors
7.05 mi
+1,909 ft
-1,837 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Vassieux-en-Vercors (Drôme)
This walk will take you along the ridges above Vassieux-en-Vercors, where you’ll discover breathtaking views and exceptional flora and fauna in season. A walk where taking your time is essential!
Walks near But Saint-Genix (1643 m)
Tubanet Hut – Hollowed-Out Tree Trunk Serving as Drinking Trough
16.91 mi
+4,396 ft
-4,511 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
Stage4 sets off from the Cabane de Tubanet and returns to the high plateaus of the Vercors at the Cabane des Bachassons above Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors.A very long day. It is the longest of the tour.
From Tubanet to the Col de la Portette
5.33 mi
+125 ft
-912 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
After a night in this idyllic spot, return to the starting point via a slight detour to admire the view from the D199 viewpoint.
The main difficulty here is linked to weather conditions, which can make it harder to follow the route.
From the Ambel Farm to Bouvante le Haut
8.42 mi
+860 ft
-2,966 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
Pastoral plateau, undergrowth, flower-filled meadow. A varied and very pleasant route offering the chance to encounter a rich and unspoilt flora. This route features a very steep descent for the return to Bouvante le Haut via the Col de Rioupeysson.
From the Druise Waterfall to Léoncel via the Gueulards Canyon
8.99 mi
+2,300 ft
-1,220 ft
6h 10
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
First stage of the circular route around Omblèze in the Southern Vercors. This route begins with a visit to the Chute de la Druise, one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Vercors, which plunges 70 metres from the bottom of a narrow gorge. After passing through the Gervanne Gorge, you come to the charming little Pissoire Waterfall, followed by a crossing of the Gueulards Canyon, a unique geological feature that inspires both unease and delight, before reaching the small, isolated village of Léoncel and its 12th-century abbey, with its old-world charm, which offers hospitality in a discreet manner.
From the Baraque du Pison to the Cabane de l’Essaure
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.53 mi
+1,234 ft
-889 ft
4h 05
Moderate
Departure from Romeyer (Drôme)
This is the third stage of this Vercors traverse. We’re now reaching the southern part of the Vercors plateau, where the terrain and vegetation make navigation very tricky, but the scenery becomes absolutely stunning!
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.
Pré Peyret – Col de Vassieux Hut
10.33 mi
+2,047 ft
-2,818 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The second stage of our Corrençon–Ambel–Corrençon circular route set off from the Cabane de Pré Peyret towards the Col du Rousset and then on to the Cabane du Col de Vassieux.
Pré Peyret Shelter - Chatillon-en-Diois
12.95 mi
+1,962 ft
-5,259 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fifth and final stage of this journey through the Vercors. We set off to tackle the Glandasse, with superb views of the high plateaus, the Veymont, Mont Aiguille and the Drôme Provençale.
From the Col de la Portette to the Tubanet refuge
4.95 mi
+883 ft
-108 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
The first day is relatively easy as it follows fairly busy forest tracks that wind gently through the snow-covered fir trees of the three forests. The arrival on the Ambel plateau offers superb views on a clear day. A comfortable night at the Tubanet refuge before setting off on the return journey.
Stage 5: Hollowed-out tree trunk serving as drinking trough – Corrençon
10.84 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,631 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors (Drôme)
Here we are on the final leg of our walk from the Bachassons Forest Hut to the car park at the Corrençon snow stadium.
It’s a short, easy stage where we can take it easy and recover from the exertions of the previous days.