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Col de l'Arc walks
The Pic Saint Michel
Visorando member 
8.68 km
+681 m
-682 m
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
Visorando member 
9.31 km
+564 m
-567 m
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
Visorando member 
9.52 km
+768 m
-758 m
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
Visorando member 
11.21 km
+864 m
-857 m
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
Visorando member 
12.32 km
+1,145 m
-1,143 m
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Varces-Allières-et-Risset (Isère)
A circular route along old, little-used paths, allowing you 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 and its unique view of the Roc Cornafion, and the Crête des Crocs and its bird's eye view of the Col de l'Arc and the Pic Saint-Michel.
The main difficulty is finding the route, as the paths are very poorly marked. Please note: see practical information.
Pic Saint-Michel via Croix des Suifs from the Barnets car park
Visorando member 
9.34 km
+693 m
-688 m
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.
Pic Saint-Michel via the Croix des Suifs
Visorando member 
16.47 km
+1,027 m
-1,025 m
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).
