Ferrière and Jonier ridges from Miribel-Lanchâtre

A ridge trail offering beautiful views of the eastern Vercors, Dévoluy and Trièves.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 10.52 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 5h 15 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 771 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 772 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,490 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 718 m

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Description of the walk

Park near the Auberge des Chasseurs, at the entrance to Miribel-Lanchâtre, in the hamlet of L'Achard.

(S/E) Continue along the road until you reach a Y-junction at the entrance to Lanchâtre.

(1) Stay on the road, then turn right, then left, passing in front of the church. Take Rue du Four and join Route des Crêtes.

(2) Turn right and continue for about 100 metres until you reach a relay antenna.

(3) Take the path on the left to reach an orientation table and a memorial stone.

(4) Turn left again and follow the road for a few metres, then turn right onto the yellow marked trail. Pass above the hamlet of Vernay. A gradual climb, interspersed with a few steep sections, will take you to the Col de Soliet.

(5) Turn right onto the Crête de la Ferrière, then ignore the paths you come across to reach the highest point in the Pré de Playnet.

(6) Continue along the Crête du Jonier, descending to a crossroads of paths on a flat section.

(7) Turn right into Combe Ravier, continue downhill through the woods, and reach the edge of the woods at Ruisseau de Cassoulet.

(8) Continue downhill and return to the initial crossroads at the entrance to Lanchâtre.

(1) Take the road in the opposite direction to reach the Achard car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 719 m - Achard car park
  2. 1 : km 0.42 - alt. 736 m - Crossroads of the circular loop
  3. 2 : km 0.92 - alt. 788 m - Intersection with the Route des Crêtes
  4. 3 : km 1.23 - alt. 816 m - Relay antenna
  5. 4 : km 1.8 - alt. 895 m - Orientation table and stele
  6. 5 : km 4.17 - alt. 1,262 m - Col de Joliet
  7. 6 : km 5.83 - alt. 1,486 m - Pré Playnet
  8. 7 : km 7 - alt. 1,248 m - Combe Ravier
  9. 8 : km 8.87 - alt. 832 m - Cassoulet stream
  10. S/E : km 10.52 - alt. 718 m - Achard car park

Notes

Route marked in yellow.
No water points.
Note: this ridge trail can be started from Col de l'Arzelier.

Worth a visit

(6) Magnificent panoramic views unfold on either side of the ridge.
At the end of the hike, take a detour to the Fontaine Ardente, about 800m before the village, one of the 7 wonders of the Dauphiné. There is a small car park at the side of the road.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 6 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
Jeffrey38
Jeffrey38
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The view from the ridge is well worth the effort.
I took the opportunity to make a detour to the Fontaine Ardente (nothing extraordinary).

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Sissi
Sissi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Superb hike done backwards. We don't regret it because ending up in a less steep, bucolic setting surrounded by butterflies is fantastic.
Indeed, at Combe Ravier, there's a view of Les Deux Sœurs, but the panorama at Pré de Pleynet is magnificent (have a picnic on the picnic table, you won't regret it).
We only came across two other hikers.

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Durette
Durette

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 19, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Beautiful views, really enjoyable route, thanks to Polo 😊

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polo381
polo381

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful circular route in a wild setting, the ridge crossing is magnificent with some interesting viewpoints. Be careful, as the descent can be tricky in wet conditions in certain places.

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Simone claude
Simone claude

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very pretty route, very well marked
When you arrive at Playnet, the view is magnificent and there is a picnic area (table and bench).
However, I recommend wearing good shoes for the climb as it can be very slippery 😁
Enjoy your hike 🥾

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JAROSZ
JAROSZ

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Nice, wild route. Just park further away near the school; there's no point parking near the hunters' lodge. Tarmac road.

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