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Col de la chau (1434m) walks
But Saint-Genix - Col de Vassieux - But de l'Aiglette
Visorando Member
10.32 mi
+2,343 ft
-2,333 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Vassieux-en-Vercors (Drôme)
The Cols de Vassieux offer breathtaking views of the Marignac en Diois valley, Die, the Col du Rousset, the Glandasse, the Grand Veymont and the entire chain up to the Pic Saint-Michel above Villard-de-Lans and the Chironne rocks. Breathtaking ravines, flowers and butterflies everywhere, a marvel and, as a bonus, the passage of griffon vultures reintroduced to the region!
Serre Plumé and Pelouse de Derbounouse from the Col de la Chau
6.87 mi
+1,348 ft
-1,348 ft
4h 20
Moderate
Departure from Vassieux-en-Vercors (Drôme)
Ascent to Serre Plumé in the forest, with splendid views of the Vercors peaks, from Grand Veymond to Grande Moucherolle. Descent along the ridge path, then return walk through alpine grasslands.
Col de Vassieux from Marignac
6.30 mi
+2,726 ft
-2,743 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Marignac-en-Diois (Drôme)
A beautiful walk starting from Marignac-en-Diois, which provides access to the Vercors balcony. Very beautiful view to the south. Numerous possible extensions on the Vercors plateau.
Destination: Saint-Genix
10.53 mi
+3,743 ft
-3,720 ft
8h 05
Difficult
Departure from Marignac-en-Diois (Drôme)
This circular hike via the Col de Vassieux, But Saint-Genix and the Pas des Boullanains offers magnificent panoramic views of the Vercors, the Diois and the foothills of the Baronnies and Ventoux.
Circular loop taking in the Buts de l’Aiglette, Saint-Genix and Nève
11.46 mi
+3,428 ft
-3,438 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Chamaloc (Drôme)
This circular route takes you over three peaks in the southern Vercors, offering a variety of views. Alternating between woodland and mountain pastures, it is accessible over a wide season, and a good part of it can be completed on snowshoes in winter.
But Saint-Génix starting from Vassieux-en-Vercors
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.
Walks near Col de la chau (1434m)
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 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 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!
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 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.
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.
Pas of hollowed-out tree trunks serving as drinking troughs
4.95 mi
+1,529 ft
-3,763 ft
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Chichilianne (Isère)
The second day takes you to the highest point of the route: Le Grand Veymont. It offers a magnificent view of the Vercors high plateaus, Mont Aiguille and the valley. There is a good chance of seeing ibex and marmots!
Cabane des Aiguillettes - Corrençon-en-Vercors
15.15 mi
+666 ft
-3,110 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fourth and final day of the circular route leading from the L'Aiguillette hut at the foot of the Grand Veymont to the car park at the Corrençon-en-Vercors ski stadium, where we will have left a car.
From Léoncel to the Druise car park via the Croix d'Ambel
12.86 mi
+3,314 ft
-4,364 ft
8h 50
Difficult
Departure from Léoncel (Drôme)
Second stage of the Omblèze circular route in the Southern Vercors. This mountainous stage begins with a long climb to the Pas du Grand Échaillon, which continues up the Ravin de Pissenible to reach the Col de la Bataille and its viewpoint. The path, which is almost level on the flank of the Roc de Toulau, then climbs to the panoramic viewpoint at the Croix d'Ambel, before descending after the Pas de Garde to the viewpoint at Pierre Plate and crossing through Omblèze. It climbs to the Col des Ayes and then continues to the Col d'Anse, from where it descends to the hamlet of Ansage before reaching the car park