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Col de Méselier (534m) walks
Pas des Voutes and Pas de l'Allier starting from Chatelus
Visorando Member
6.92 mi
+3,173 ft
-3,163 ft
5h 55
Difficult
Departure from Châtelus (Isère) (Isère)
A very beautiful, easy hike with superb views at Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.Hike currently unavailable: The Pas de l'Allier trail (Echevis municipality) is closed by municipal order.
From the Cascade Blanche to the Cascade Verte
8.05 mi
+1,732 ft
-1,719 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Pont-en-Royans (Isère)
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.
La Grande Cournouse, from the Grotte de Pabro to the Pas de l'Allier
6.98 mi
+3,527 ft
-3,510 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Châtelus (Isère) (Isère)
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.
Walks near Col de Méselier (534m)
Presles - Malleval-en-Vercors
7.42 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Presles (Isère) (Isère)
A climb up the north-western ridges of the Vercors.
Beautiful views over the Isère valley and the walnut groves of Saint-Marcellin.
Rencurel (Les Rimets) – Presles
9.10 mi
+1,552 ft
-2,054 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
From Les Rimets (Rencurel) to Presles.
A route running almost entirely through the forest.
At La Goulandière, magnificent views from the Belvédère du Ranc overlooking La Bourne.
Malleval-en-Vercors – Rencurel (Les Rimets)
8.39 mi
+2,156 ft
-1,896 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
Stage2 of the Tour des Coulmes.
This is the longest stage and the one with the steepest gradient.
The final section takes place entirely through woodland.
Crossing the Vercors Plateau
Association / Club / Walk leader
32.40 mi
+4,354 ft
-5,358 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Corrençon-en-Vercors (Isère)
This route describes a four-stage crossing of the Vercors Plateau, from Corrençon to Clelles station.
From Corrençon-en-Vercors to the Jasse du Play
10.84 mi
+2,224 ft
-682 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Corrençon-en-Vercors (Isère)
First stage of a 4-day crossing of the Vercors. It’s a long trek but the elevation gain isn’t excessive.
The Pas de l'Oeille and its ibexes
5.89 mi
+1,056 ft
-2,900 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
A hike in the heart of the Vercors to discover ibex (numerous and not shy in these mountains). And as a bonus on arrival, beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Lac de la Moucherolle
7.18 mi
+1,280 ft
-3,136 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This walk leads to Lac de la Moucherolle and the Fauge valley.
This hike allows you to discover a multitude of landscapes ranging from a mineral world to pastures and forests with beautiful panoramic views of the entire northern Vercors.
Fauge Shelter - Jasse du Play Shelter
15.97 mi
+2,552 ft
-1,575 ft
9h 35
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This is the longest stage of this traverse, but also the one that marks the entrance to the high plateaus.
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.
