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Col de l'Arc walks
The Pic Saint Michel
Visorando Member
5.39 mi
+2,234 ft
-2,238 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
This easily accessed summit is located on a ridge between the "Vallée de la Gresse" and the Vercors plateau. It offers a breathtaking view on Belledonne, Les Rousses and a bit further Les Ecrins.
Pic Saint-Michel via the Combe Oursière and return via the Chemin des Anciens
5.79 mi
+1,850 ft
-1,860 ft
4h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
One of the peaks bordering the Vercors Regional Park to the east. Relatively easy to access, in good weather it offers a wide panorama from Mont Blanc on your left to the Écrins massif via the Belledonne chain. The climb via the Combe Oursière is less frequented than via Les Allières. A well-shaded route for most of the way.
Pic Saint-Michel via Col de l'Arc from Pré du Four
5.91 mi
+2,520 ft
-2,487 ft
4h 55
Moderate
Departure from Varces-Allières-et-Risset (Isère)
A very beautiful hike offering superb views of the Grenoble region and the Vercors from the summit.
Pic Saint-Michel circular from Les Blancs
6.96 mi
+2,835 ft
-2,812 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
The hike starts at the hamlet of Les Blancs near Lans and takes us to Pic St Michel via the Chemin des Anciens and the Col de l'Arc. The return journey is via Les Allières and the Pierre Berchue viewpoint.
Little wonders around the Crête des Crocs
7.65 mi
+3,757 ft
-3,750 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Varces-Allières-et-Risset (Isère)
A circular walk along old, rarely used paths, offering the chance to discover the natural wonders around the spectacular Crête des Crocs: the magnificent Arche des Crocs, the Pierre Fendue, the ‘Main’, the Rocher de l’Ours with its unique view of the Roc Cornafion, and the Crête des Crocs with its bird’s-eye view of the Col de l’Arc and the Pic Saint-Michel.
The main challenge is finding your way, as the paths are very poorly marked. Please take care; see the practical information.
Pic Saint-Michel via Croix des Suifs from the Barnets car park
5.81 mi
+2,274 ft
-2,257 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
Overall, this is an easy hike with varied landscapes both uphill and downhill, offering a unique panorama at the summit. A must-see in the region.
For the Visorando moderator: hike inspired by two others:
1- Pic Saint-Michel via Croix des Suifs.
2- Pic Saint-Michel.
Very similar but, in my opinion, an improvement on the other two: it's up to you to decide whether it's publishable or not.
From Conversaria to Col de l'Arc circular loop
5.60 mi
+2,113 ft
-2,087 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This hike takes you to the heights of Villard-de-Lans and along trails with beautiful views of the valley.
Pic Saint-Michel via the Croix des Suifs
10.23 mi
+3,369 ft
-3,363 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
A beautiful hike, quite long and with a fair amount of elevation gain. Ascent to the Croix des Suifs (double panorama), Pic Saint-Michel (beautiful view of the Vercors, the Drac valley, and Grenoble). Descent via the Col de l'Arc, Font Froide, and the Rocher des Blancs paragliding site (panorama).
Pic Saint-Michel via the Vertige des Cimes
6.58 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,474 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
A very classic route that takes you to four remarkable viewpoints in succession, offering views of Grenoble and its valley, as well as the Vercors plateau, the Rocher de l’Ours and the Roc Cornafion. It’s a hike you should do at least once if you’re in the area.
Ideally, you should take two cars up and leave one at the finish, which is at the Parking des Barnets, two hairpin bends below the start point at the Lans-en-Vercors resort.
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte - Cabane de Roybon
12.38 mi
+4,573 ft
-3,652 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
First stage of the circular route from Saint Nizier to Corrençon en Vercors, with a stop at the Cabane de Roybon below the Col Vert.Whilst the first part is easy, the section between Col de l’Arc and Col Vertis challenging, with sections over a sheer drop!Take great care.