From the Corrençon-en-Vercors golf course to the Cabane de Carette

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A very pretty, easy hike that can be done as a round trip with the family.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 10.06 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 30 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 228 m
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    Descent: - 228 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,374 m
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    Lowest point: 1,146 m
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World map and plaque marking the 45th parallel
Carette's cabin
Start of the walk
Carette's cabin

Description of the walk

(S/E) Departure from the Corrençon Golf Course in the Vercors Massif.

Follow the signs for the 45th parallel via theGR®91marked in white and red, heading south-southwest. Continue in this direction until you reach the Clariant crossroads (altitude 1198).

(1) Ignore the path on the right and turn slightly left, following the GR®.

(2) At the Croix de la Messe, continue straight ahead, ignore two paths on the left and join the Rochers de l'Echalet.

(3) Continue on the left, ignore the first path on the left and then the second on the right, and follow theGR® towards the 45th parallel marker.

(4) Once at the 45th parallel, leave theGR®, turn right and continue straight ahead. Follow the well-marked path to the Barnier cave junction.

(5) Turn left and rejoin theGR® at the Porte Barnier.

(6) Take theGR® on the right to reach the Cabane de Carrette.

(7) Retrace your steps to the Y-junction.

(6) Turn right and continue to rejoin the path you took on the way up at the 45th parallel.

(4) Continue straight ahead and follow the path you took on the way there in the opposite direction until you reach the Corrençon Golf Course (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,146 m - Corrençon Golf Course
  2. 1 : km 1.37 - alt. 1,202 m - Clariant crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.72 - alt. 1,218 m - Mass Cross
  4. 3 : km 2.5 - alt. 1,248 m - Rochers de l'Echalet
  5. 4 : km 3.05 - alt. 1,254 m - 45ème parallèle
  6. 5 : km 4.39 - alt. 1,331 m - Crossroads of the Barnier cave
  7. 6 : km 4.71 - alt. 1,351 m - Porte Barnier, fork
  8. 7 : km 5.11 - alt. 1,368 m - cabane de carrette
  9. S/E : km 10.06 - alt. 1,146 m - Corrençon Golf Course

Notes

This hike has little elevation gain and can be done in summer (on foot) or in winter in the snow (with snowshoes)

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

Worth a visit

You pass the 45th parallel, where you can see a sculpture with a map showing some of the places crossed by the 45th parallel around the world.

At the same location, there is a memorial to the Vercors resistance fighters during the Second World War.

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

4.7 / 5
Based on 41 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.8 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.7 / 5
Route interest
4.4 / 5
User 785835
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very beautiful hike, with magnificent autumn colours.

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RolMô
RolMô

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Ideal time for this type of hike, few visitors, mild temperatures.

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vertacomicori
vertacomicori

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

avoid during the summer and winter school holidays as it gets too crowded

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rodriguezbernard
rodriguezbernard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

an easy hike, perfect for discovering a part of the Vercors and ideal for beginners

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randosenior
randosenior

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a very beautiful, easy hike, partly through the woods, with a perfect description of the route. We had already done it last year, and it was a pleasure to do it again, especially in beautiful sunshine. The best part: the nearby car park.

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User 2398400

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A classic route starting from the golf course. Very pleasant as there are quite a few shaded sections. It was great this summer.
Try it on snowshoes in winter

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seminois
seminois

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 06, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

a beautiful, well-marked hike through the woods. The Carette hut is very pretty and you can even eat inside.

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bernardo2607
bernardo2607

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 28, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

combined with a hike along the 45th parallel

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jldequin
jldequin

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

a beautiful, easy walk, relatively long with few views into the distance as it is very wooded. Crossing the 45th parallel and the curiosity of the cabin make it a refuge

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Cath73
Cath73

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

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mail380
mail380

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 23, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant, easy walk with the 45th parallel stone as a point of interest

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juliebzh
juliebzh

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 07, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Even on a cloudy day, this is still a beautiful route. Overall, it is an easy trail, with a few rocky sections. I followed the GPS route and used the description as a backup, and had no trouble finding my way.

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sergioMargès
sergioMargès

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 05, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A beautiful hike that allows you to go a little further and reach the high plateaus of the Vercors. What beauty!
The patches of snow were a bit of a nuisance, but on the other hand we were treated to carpets of snowdrops and other spring flowers, which were magnificent.

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Nelly Bernard
Nelly Bernard

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

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

Very beautiful hike

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les marcheuses de veurey
les marcheuses de veurey

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very beautiful hike, not many people because we walked during the week. It wasn't hot, so it was ideal for walking, but once we reached the 45th parallel, we didn't turn back because the other sign also indicated
"barn door," so we stayed on the GR trail, but on the way back we went through the door, which was a nice return route and less difficult
thank you for these beautiful hikes

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