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Col des Marchands (954m) walks
The Musan mountain in Beauregard-Baret
Visorando Member 
8.23 mi
+3,002 ft
-3,025 ft
6h 25
Difficult
Departure from Beauregard-Baret (Drôme)
Almost entirely through undergrowth and forest, this pretty, fairly challenging hike offers beautiful views of the Vercors and the Romans valley on a clear day. The ridge route, passing by the Rocher de Chantemerle where the Beauregard TV transmitter is located, is a succession of ascents and descents, sometimes close to or far from the cliffs, sometimes over rocks or sharp limestone pavement.
Vachères - Montagne de Musan - Pré de Cinq Sous circular from Beauregard
Visorando Member 
10.39 mi
+3,501 ft
-3,514 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Beauregard-Baret (Drôme)
Large circular route covering the main ridges delimiting the upper basin of the Portail de Beauregard: ascent via the wild Vachères (off-trail), passage through the Cols de Sonnaize, Pas du Loup and Tourniers, steep climb to Pas de la Pierre to cross the long and beautiful ridge of Montagne de Musan to Pas Pourceau, descent via the "Pré de Cinq-Sous", the Cols des Cordeliers and Marchands, finally the Ravin de Combins to the Passage du Tour and return to the village via the Portail.
Rochechinard and the Col Des Marchands
Visorando Member 
8.99 mi
+2,073 ft
-2,077 ft
5h 55
Moderate
Departure from Rochechinard (Drôme)
A pleasant walk to explore Rochechinard Castle, with beautiful views of Musan Mountain on one side and the Drôme des Collines plain on the return journey to the Col des Marchands.
Walks near Col des Marchands (954m)
From Bouvante le Haut to the Ambel Farm
Visorando Member 
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 Léoncel to the Druise car park via the Croix d'Ambel
Visorando Member 
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
From the Ambel Farm to Bouvante le Haut
Visorando Member 
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.
