Corrençon-en-Vercors - Le Pas Ernadant

Leaving Corrençon, you will reach the Crête des Rochers de la Balme via theGR® trail at the start, then via a steeper climb to the summit.

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  • Snowshoeing
    Activity: Snowshoeing
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    Distance: 13.80 km
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    Duration according to the author: 5 hrs 
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    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 674 m
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    Descent: - 674 m

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    Highest point: 1,819 m
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    Lowest point: 1,145 m

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Description of the walk

Park in the golf course car park or the cross-country ski car park in winter (lodge-restaurant).

(S/E) Take theGR®91south for 400 m until you reach a fork.

(1) Continue on theGR®91, avoiding the cross-country ski trails, and follow the red and white markings. You will arrive at the Champ de la Bataille.

(2) Leave these tracks and continue south on theGR ®.

(3) Cross the45th parallel (marker) and continue to the Carrette refuge hut.

(4) Leave theGR® and take a path behind the refuge that climbs south-east and follows a fault line to the Grand Pot clearing.

(5) Continue along the trail in the same direction, following the markings. Difficult in winter but tracks are visible. Cross the sharp limestone pavement until you leave the forest and reach the ridge and the Pas Ernadant, which is clearly visible (sign).

(6) At Pas Ernadant, depending on conditions, you can continue to Rocher du Playnet (summit).
Otherwise, turn back to the Grand Pot.

(5) Take the path to the right heading north, which climbs a little before turning towards Corrençon. Further down, the path becomes a track and joins theGR®91.

(1) Continue along this path and return to the car park where you started (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,145 m - Parking
  2. 1 : km 0.6 - alt. 1,170 m - Crossroads of the loop
  3. 2 : km 1.41 - alt. 1,202 m - Champ de la Bataille
  4. 3 : km 3.1 - alt. 1,254 m - 45th parallel
  5. 4 : km 4.99 - alt. 1,367 m - Carrette hut
  6. 5 : km 6.2 - alt. 1,662 m - Grand Pot
  7. 6 : km 7.17 - alt. 1,819 m - Pas Ernadant (1,883 m)
  8. S/E : km 13.8 - alt. 1,145 m - Parking

Notes

Carette refuge hut. You can sleep there but you must bring everything with you.

This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:

Worth a visit

Very nice golf course in summer and cross-country ski trails in winter.

Always be cautious and plan ahead when you're outdoors. Visorando and the author of this route cannot be held responsible for any accidents occurring on this route.

The GR® and PR® markings are the intellectual property of the Fédération Française de Randonnée Pédestre.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5
Based on 24 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.6 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.5 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
User 20820973

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 09, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike, snowshoeing,
powder snow, magnificent,
I highly recommend this trip.

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ludo en rando
ludo en rando
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 01, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Today, 1 January 2026, I went hiking with a pair of crampons that I put on at around 1,550 m. As long as the trail is marked, there are no difficulties.
Pushing on to the cliff to see the beautiful views of the balconies and surrounding mountains, it's a 19 km outing with a little less than 1000 m of elevation gain.
Leaving at 8:30 a.m., I passed about fifteen other hikers. I imagine that on a Sunday, the route is much busier.

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monmarch
monmarch
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful route. However, it is a bit long on flat ground (or almost) until you reach the Carrette hut. That said, it is still very pleasant. Very few people in mid-October, despite good weather.
The climb to Grand Pot and then Pas Ernadant is easy to find. Thanks to those who put up the signs :-)
And don't worry, although it's marked with dotted lines on the map, the path is very well signposted.
The reward at the end is a magnificent view! I didn't climb up to the Rocher du Playnet because I left too late. That will be for next time.

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ON38
ON38
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 08, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The route, although unmarked, is easy to follow with Visorando. Rocky. Steep climb but shaded after the Carette hut, followed by a pretty valley and then another climb to the Pas d'Ernadant. Very beautiful, typical of the Vercors. Beautiful view on this sunny, warm day. Shady descent but requires caution due to rocks on the first part.

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schappler
schappler
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Very beautiful view upon arrival and varied, flower-filled landscapes

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casillas
casillas
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 28, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

I've done this hike three times, twice on snowshoes. Up to the Cerrette hut, it's a gentle walk, but after the hut, you have to guess your way, as the grass is very different and the climb is very steep and difficult up to Le Pot i've never climbed up that way. In my opinion, it's better to go the other way, as it's easier. Leave the GR91, which goes to the right, and take the one on the left that climbs up to Le Pot. The rest is perfect (there were a lot of people at the hut after a few hikers, so I came back the same way).

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ocarina0656
ocarina0656
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 20, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful hike, even in summer. The trail is well-travelled until you reach the Carette hut (very slight ascents and descents, accessible to all). After the hut, there are significantly fewer people (steep incline). At Pas d'Ernadant, swallows came to brush against us while we were eating. Magnificent: there are still some left!

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BB26
BB26
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

This snowshoe trail can be done in summer by climbing to the top of the Playnet rock (about 2,000 m), which offers a beautiful view. It's a bit busy up to Carette, but after that it's much less frequented. On the way back, don't miss taking the path heading north at Grand Pot (which is aptly named from a geological point of view), which descends gently to join the GR 91 at the golf course. This makes for a beautiful, shaded loop back to Grand Pot.

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Flodav38
Flodav38
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful, varied route that starts gently in the woods.
There is a beautiful view at Pas de l'Ernadant. Be sure to visit the Playnet rock nearby for a view of the other side.
With good weather, it's really great

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bebert38
bebert38
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a pleasant, varied route. You can continue on to Rocher du Playnet, which offers beautiful views.

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FDG38410
FDG38410
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 05, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

In snow from the Cabane de Carrette, without using GPS, the trail is not easy to follow. Be careful not to go too far into the forest. Otherwise, at the Pas, the view is splendid, even if it is somewhat restricted by the cliffs. There is not much to do to get to the Rocher du Playnet. There are a few steep sections where crampons are welcome.

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Mimizen38
Mimizen38
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 21, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful snowshoe hike in good weather (although it was quite windy when we arrived) and good snow conditions.
Thanks to the author for this hike!

Up to the Carrette hut, I came across quite a few people as it's a path from the ski resort.
After that, we tackled a steep slope and from there on we saw far fewer people
We didn't need snowshoes or crampons to climb, but if the snow had been slippery, I think crampons would have been more effective as the trail wasn't very wide and at times crossed the slope.
At the top of this slope, I started to get out my snowshoes because there were no tracks and the snow was powdery.
On the way back, part of the path wasn't marked, but we managed with GPS. Without it, it would have been much more complicated because the path through the forest wasn't always visible in the snow.

Be careful though, you need to be in reasonably good physical condition, as this is snowshoeing and not summer hiking...

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nochris
nochris
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Mar 06, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike that allowed us to discover a beautiful panorama upon arrival and... a herd of chamois settled on the opposite rock face.
With the exception of a slightly monotonous start (very flat), the rest of the hike offers beautiful panoramic views and a variety of landscapes to enjoy.

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LaurineGt
LaurineGt
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 18, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Great hike! We did it without snowshoes and it was doable despite the amount of snow because the path had been "packed down" by previous hikers, although I would still recommend taking snowshoes when there is a lot of snow! I recommend climbing up to the Pas d'Ernadant (point 5) to admire the superb view of the Alps from the Vercors. It's definitely the best part of the hike! The hike is quite physically demanding, especially between points 3 and 5, but it gets easier after that. The trails are very quiet; we were practically alone the whole way...

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jcmichel
jcmichel
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 13, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

The appeal of this hike, which is less conventional than others in the same area, lies mainly in the stunning view that greets you when you arrive at Pas Ernadant. The cliffs are impressive. It is worth noting that there are no signposts from the Carette refuge onwards. You will be walking through the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors nature reserve. Although the route is not particularly difficult, it is advisable to take a GPS device with the route marked on it if possible.
I recorded the following: Distance: 15 km, Total elevation gain: 765 m, Total duration (including picnic break): 6 hours 30 minutes, Actual walking time: 4 hours 43 minutes.

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