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Col du Maupas (1120m) walks
Col du Maupas from Font d'Urle-Chaud Clappier
Local authority
4.22 mi
+653 ft
-646 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
Around the Sacha mountain, this snowshoe hike allows you to discover two sides of the Vercors landscape. At the Col de Carri, the landscape is forested and snow covers the entire area, giving walkers a taste of the Far North. At the Col de Maupas, the view extends over the Combe de l'Oscence and the more open environment supports lower vegetation.
Walks near Col du Maupas (1120m)
From the Col de la Portette to the Tubanet refuge
Visorando Member
4.95 mi
+883 ft
-108 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
The first day is relatively easy as it follows fairly busy forest tracks that wind gently through the snow-covered fir trees of the three forests. The arrival on the Ambel plateau offers superb views on a clear day. A comfortable night at the Tubanet refuge before setting off on the return journey.
Stage 5: Hollowed-out tree trunk serving as drinking trough – Corrençon
10.84 mi
+1,145 ft
-1,631 ft
5 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors (Drôme)
Here we are on the final leg of our walk from the Bachassons Forest Hut to the car park at the Corrençon snow stadium.
It’s a short, easy stage where we can take it easy and recover from the exertions of the previous days.
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 Tubanet to the Col de la Portette
5.33 mi
+125 ft
-912 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
After a night in this idyllic spot, return to the starting point via a slight detour to admire the view from the D199 viewpoint.
The main difficulty here is linked to weather conditions, which can make it harder to follow the route.
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 Jasse du Play to the Baraque du Pison
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.47 mi
+735 ft
-928 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The second stage of the Vercors crossing. Less elevation gain than the previous day, but still a good distance. However, we’re now properly entering the Vercors plateau, and a map, a compass and a good sense of direction are essential, especially when it’s foggy!
Jasse du Play shelter - Pré Peyret hut
7.16 mi
+512 ft
-528 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fourth stage of this crossing is also the least physically demanding. Very flat and short, it takes you across vast meadows. But you can spice it up with the Grand Veymont option.
Cabane de la Peyrouse - Cabane des Aiguillettes
11.34 mi
+4,938 ft
-4,009 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Andéol (Isère) (Isère)
Day3 of our traverse: setting off from the Cabane de la Peyrouse to reach Gresse en Vercors. We go round the Grand Veymond to climb back up onto the plateau via the Col des Bachassons (water), then stop at the Cabane de l’Aiguillette.
