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Col de Vachères (767m) walks
Le Taillefer from L'Escoulin
Visorando Member
4.98 mi
+1,430 ft
-1,437 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Eygluy-Escoulin (Drôme)
A circular walk starting from the village of L'Escoulin in the wild Sépie valley, with the highest point being the Taillefer (932 m). The route, which follows little-used paths and trails, is often through forest with beautiful views of the Drôme mountains (Bec Pointu, Tête de la Dame and the southern edge of the Vercors, Glandasse, Trois Becs).
Tour du Taillefer from L'Escoulin
10.76 mi
+2,641 ft
-2,648 ft
7h 15
Difficult
Departure from Eygluy-Escoulin (Drôme)
This lovely hike goes all the way around Taillefer, passing through Saint-Andéol-en-Quint, Vachères-en-Quint and the two Col de Vachères (north and south). Beautiful views of Vercors, Bec Pointu, Tête de la Dame, Montagne de Glandasse and Les 3 Becs.
Good news at the end of the route: you no longer have to wade through the Sépie river, but can cross via a very pretty footbridge!
Walks near Col de Vachères (767m)
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.
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.
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 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
Montagne de Faraud from Saint-Benoît-en-Diois
10.94 mi
+3,205 ft
-3,199 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Benoit-en-Diois (Drôme)
A beautiful circular leading to a summit offering stunning views of the Vercors, Diois and Trois Becs.
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.