Châtelus (Isère) walks

La Grande Cournouse is a citadel surrounded by cliffs upstream from Pont-en-Royan, which can be accessed via several passes. The proposed route climbs up the physically demanding Pas de Pabro, after a possible visit to the cave of the same name, then passes above the Pas des Voûtes and La Charmate, with a visit to the Mesolithic site, to reach the Pas de l'Allier, from where the descent back down is more even. Hike not possible at present: Closure of the Pas de l'Allier trail (Echevis municipality) by municipal decree.

Very nice hike without any difficulty, with stunning views of the Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.

Hike at the foot of the Presles cliffs for guaranteed thrills and spectacular scenery.

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.

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.

This hike is accessible to all and offers a 360° view of the Vercors and Pont en Royans. Ideal before dinner to whet your appetite!

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".

A microcosm of the Vercors in the Coulmes forest, with its viewpoints, chasms, caves and springs.

A climb up the north-western ridges of the Vercors. Beautiful views over the Isère valley and the walnut groves of Saint-Marcellin.

3-day hiking route. 40km – 1,800m elevation gain – 16 hours (including stops). With very light rucksacks, but containing everything you need for the 3 days and just one lunch. Ideal for those who enjoy walking in the forest.

This hike is mainly in forest, is easy and can be done in all seasons. It offers superb views of the southern Grésivaudan valley from St Marcellin to Roman sur Isère.

This forest hike will take you to the edge of the Presles cliffs, where you can discover some spectacular scenery. Not for those who are afraid of heights!

A pleasant circuit on the western side of the Vercors, more precisely in the Royans, which takes you to a small summit offering a beautiful view of the Isère plain and the peaks of the Vercors.

Easy hike that can be done on foot or with snowshoes in winter. Beautiful views towards the southern Vercors, then the Gorges de la Bourne and the Plateau de Presles, and finally Moucherolles and the Grand Veymont mountain range.

Passing through the Pas de l'Allier and Pas des Voutes, this is a pleasant route in the Vercors Drômois. Hike not possible at present: Closure by municipal decree of the Pas de l'Allier trail (Echevis commune)

The Frochet caves are a cavity where a small lake has formed. Be sure to bring a headlamp to enjoy them. This hike is quick, the lower part of the route is easy, but the end of the route is quite steep on a narrow path.