Choranche walks

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

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.

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!

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.

A short, easy hike with little elevation gain, suitable for families, which takes you through three beautiful sites. The Ranc viewpoint, with a view of the Bourne valley and the southern peaks of the Vercors, the Balme Riendre, a chasm with a beautiful stone arch, and finally, the ruins of the hamlet of La Goulandière.

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 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.

This is a lovely little hike, with a trail that takes you to the middle of a cliff overlooking the Bournillon cirque 400 metres below, offering magnificent views of the Bourne gorges. This route allows you to discover the springs of the Moulin Marquis, the Grotte des Gaulois and the Porte du Diable, a natural limestone arch. The total elevation gain for this hike is around 200 metres.

Hike on the Vercors plateaus between cliffs and the Coulmes forest.

This snowshoe hike is not very difficult. It is surprising for the beauty of the landscapes encountered.

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)

This hike will take you along beautiful paths and trails to discover a small part of the forests around Saint-Pierre-de-Chérennes. Easy to access, this hike will amaze you with its diverse landscapes.

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.