From Col de Rousset to Col de Chironne

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A family hike that will allow you to discover both sides of the Diois and the Vassieux plateau.
No major difficulties in finding your way, just follow theGR®93.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 4.26 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 55 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 235 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 226 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,419 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,241 m
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Photos

Chironne Pass
Daffodils in the beech forests.
But de Nève and lawn
Route du Rousset

Description of the walk

Depart from the Via Ferrata car park on the right of the D518 road, 100 metres after the tunnel exit coming from Le Rousset.

(S/E) Follow theGR®93(white and red markings) and begin the climb on the white stone path. You will quickly reach the cliffside section after the start of the via ferrata on your right. The path makes a sharp right turn and joins a fork at the edge of the beech trees.

(1) Continue straight on theGR®93towards the Col de Chironne across the lawn.

(2) At the fork, near a sheepfold, continue straight ahead on theGR®93to reach Col de Chironne.

(3) Return along the same path as on the way out to reach the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,241 m - Via Ferrata car park - Col de Rousset
  2. 1 : km 1.34 - alt. 1,350 m - Junction
  3. 2 : km 1.57 - alt. 1,363 m - Bergerie de Chironne
  4. 3 : km 2.14 - alt. 1,411 m - Col de Chironne
  5. S/E : km 4.26 - alt. 1,241 m - Via Ferrata car park

Notes

No water source.
Wear sturdy footwear.
Bring binoculars.

Worth a visit

An impressive path along the cliffside with views of the Diois.
You may see vultures along the way.
From the Col de Chironne, you can see the Diois on one side and Vassieux on the other.
View of the But de Nève.
For the more adventurous, the But de Nève beckons once you reach Chironne on your right. Very steep climb with no real path, not included in this itinerary.

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.

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Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 11 reviews
Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.6 / 5
guillaume7951
guillaume7951

I'm glad you enjoyed the little walk I took again last week!

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glaciers
glaciers

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 29, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A short hike to warm up.
The cliffside path, well secured by a parapet, is magnificent.
It offers beautiful views of the hairpin bends of the Col du Rousset.
The 200m climb is gentle...
Lovely panorama at the Col de Chironne.
Thanks to the author for sharing.

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78jefrle
78jefrle

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 02, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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Drachfamily
Drachfamily

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 25, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

Lovely family walk, superb view

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serenite
serenite

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 08, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful parish-specific to Brittany walk overlooking the hairpin bends of the Col du Roussets. A little noisy due to the motorbikes. Very beautiful views at the Col de Chirone, tranquillity guaranteed; we continued a little further out of curiosity. A nice and easy walk to stretch your legs or with the children.

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Mouette rieuse
Mouette rieuse

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Apr 17, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Beautiful views of the pass and valley, then a change of scenery as you climb beneath the Col de Chironne with views of the Vercors plateau.

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guillaume7951
guillaume7951

Hello,

I'm glad you enjoyed this family outing. This summer, we did it again with our daughter, who is now 7, but we pushed on to the summit of But de Nève, where the view is truly exceptional.

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Mimelilie
Mimelilie

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 27, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

We had a wonderful time as a family with our three-and-a-half-year-old daughter. This hike is easy, as stated in the description. It took us three to three-and-a-half hours, including a short break at the Chironne Pass. Thank you, Visiorando!

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MICLAJO
MICLAJO

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 22, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Wonderful!

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je sais pas
je sais pas

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 05, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Very good information about the hike.

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je sais pas
je sais pas

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 04, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

I have no problem with hiking maps.

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momon
momon

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A lovely, easy walk, especially in autumn
Magnificent colours

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marcheur07
marcheur07

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 17, 2016
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hello
A lovely walk with beautiful views and shaded forest paths. We also had the chance to watch vultures flying over Vercors Park, which was magnificent.
Thank you

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