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Gare de Vinay walks
Crossing the Vercors from Engins to Saint-Gervais
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21.71 mi
+5,394 ft
-7,323 ft
14h 40
Extremely difficult
Departure from Engins (Isère)
This traverse of the northern Vercors links Engins to Saint-Gervais from east to west, passing over three peaks and through particularly wild sections. The route offers a wonderful variety of landscapes, ranging from forests to mountain pastures and the ridges typical of the Vercors. The higher ground offers stunning views over the Isère valley, the Chartreuse and the surrounding Alpine massifs. The route alternates between open stretches and more wooded sections, some of which are very remote.
⚠️ This route is intended solely for experienced and well-trained walkers. A GPX track is essential. See practical information.
Walks near Gare de Vinay
Malleval-en-Vercors – Rencurel (Les Rimets)
8.39 mi
+2,156 ft
-1,896 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
Stage2 of the Tour des Coulmes.
This is the longest stage and the one with the steepest gradient.
The final section takes place entirely through woodland.
Rencurel (Les Rimets) – Presles
9.10 mi
+1,552 ft
-2,054 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
From Les Rimets (Rencurel) to Presles.
A route running almost entirely through the forest.
At La Goulandière, magnificent views from the Belvédère du Ranc overlooking La Bourne.
Presles - Malleval-en-Vercors
7.42 mi
+1,663 ft
-1,430 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Presles (Isère) (Isère)
A climb up the north-western ridges of the Vercors.
Beautiful views over the Isère valley and the walnut groves of Saint-Marcellin.
The Molière Plateau
8.44 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,621 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A winter snowshoe hike through magnificent landscapes, offering stunning views in unspoilt, peaceful natural surroundings.
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte - Cabane de Roybon
12.38 mi
+4,573 ft
-3,652 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
First stage of the circular route from Saint Nizier to Corrençon en Vercors, with a stop at the Cabane de Roybon below the Col Vert.Whilst the first part is easy, the section between Col de l’Arc and Col Vertis challenging, with sections over a sheer drop!Take great care.
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte - La Fauge Shelter
12.21 mi
+2,526 ft
-2,070 ft
7h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
The second stage of the Vercors crossing, offering stunning views of the Vercors villages.
Pic Saint-Michel via the Vertige des Cimes
6.58 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,474 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
A very classic route that takes you to four remarkable viewpoints in succession, offering views of Grenoble and its valley, as well as the Vercors plateau, the Rocher de l’Ours and the Roc Cornafion. It’s a hike you should do at least once if you’re in the area.
Ideally, you should take two cars up and leave one at the finish, which is at the Parking des Barnets, two hairpin bends below the start point at the Lans-en-Vercors resort.
From Sassenage to Noyarey on the slopes of the Vercors
3.77 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,119 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sassenage (Isère)
This exploratory hike along the paths on the northern flank of the Vercors should be treated as a training session if it is cold higher up. There are three viewpoints, two of which have been developed.
That said, the constant change in gradient along this route is sure to please any hiker or runner hoping to tackle the drovers' road leading to the Sornin plateau at a later date.
This walk is only enjoyable in dry weather, as the slopes become slippery after rain.