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Col des Deux Sœurs walks
Col des Deux Sœurs and Lac de la Moucherolle from the cable car
Visorando Member
4.73 mi
+1,362 ft
-1,345 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
Winter ascent to the Col des Deux Sœurs via Lac de la Moucherolle from the Cote 2000 cable car station in Villard-de-Lans. Also possible in summer.
Col des 2 Sœurs - Grande Moucherolle - Sophie - Pas de l'Œille circular
10.08 mi
+5,528 ft
-5,531 ft
8 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Château-Bernard (Isère)
This magnificent figure-eight route combines the ascent of Grande Moucherolle, the second highest peak in the Vercors, with the crossing of two challenging passes and the discovery of the Rocher des Deux Sœurs ridges.
This hike includes two short climbing sections (less than 5 metres each), which are not particularly difficult but are exposed. A good quarter of the route is on poorly marked paths, requiring a good sense of direction even though orientation is easy.
Marmots and ibex are on the menu.
Pas de l’Œille – Col des Deux Sœurs
8.94 mi
+3,517 ft
-3,491 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
An ideal hike for spotting ibex and magnificent scenery! The return via the resort could probably be improved by taking a different route to make this hike absolutely perfect!
Crossing the Grande and Petite Moucherolle, from the Deux Sœurs to La Balme
8.39 mi
+4,259 ft
-4,239 ft
10 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Château-Bernard (Isère)
A magnificent, fairly challenging traverse, taking in the Grande and then the Petite Moucherolle, ascending via the Col des Deux Sœurs and descending via the Pas de la Balme, starting from the Arzelier resort.
Several sections require caution, either due to the steepness of the rocky outcrops to be crossed or the deterioration of the historic path, but the views, both along the route and from the summits, more than make up for the effort required.
This hike is classified as very difficult for the reasons explained in the “Practical Information” section.
Grande Moucherolle and Pas de l'Œille via the Pré de l'Achard
9.08 mi
+5,289 ft
-5,289 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Le Gua (Isère) (Isère)
A very beautiful circular route allowing you to get up close to the ibex and, at times, to use your hands on the rocks leading to the Grande Moucherolle, the border between the Northern and Southern Vercors, whilst avoiding the ski runs.
The hike follows a path that is partly faint and sparsely marked with cairns, and even off-trail along the ridges, but the route is always clear.
The karst landscapes of the Pré de l'Achard are stunning and very quiet.
La Grande Moucherolle via the Fenêtre ridge and the east ridge
11.15 mi
+4,160 ft
-4,177 ft
8h 45
Extremely difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
Although located within a ski resort, this circular route avoids deforested and lunar landscapes as much as possible. The ascent is mostly through forest on little-used tracks. The crossing of the north-west ridge is superb, culminating in the magnificent Arche de la Fenêtre. The aerial descent of the east ridge leads to the Col des Deux Sœurs.The return journey to the Pas de l'Œil is via a little-used path that continues along the foot of the Gerbier ridges. Via the Combe Charbonnière, the route joins theGR®®91, which takes you back to the Balcon de Villard.
Col des Deux Sœurs and Pré de l’Achard as seen from the Cote 2000 cable car
4.51 mi
+1,434 ft
-1,417 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This circular walk allows you to explore a wild area of the Villard-de-Lans resort. After a steady climb to the Col des Deux Sœurs, the route transitions into a more rocky landscape where the scenery becomes increasingly open. The return journey follows an unmarked path, offering a sense of wandering and tranquillity far from the busier trails. This little-visited area is also renowned for its wildlife: it is not uncommon to spot ibex or chamois roaming the rocky slopes. A varied circular route that will appeal to walkers seeking wild landscapes and an immersion in the rocky world of the Vercors.