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Grand Cheval walks
Le Grand Cheval via the Pas de la Tinette and the Vertige des Cimes
Visorando Member
5.91 mi
+2,425 ft
-2,425 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
Created in 2014, the spectacular "Vertige des Cimes" footbridge has become one of the most popular destinations in the Vercors massif. It offers a superb view of the Grenoble basin and the surrounding mountains, but pushing on to the open summit of the Grand Cheval adds a little extra wildness to this hike.
Walks near Grand Cheval
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.
Crossing the Vercors via the Sentier Balcon
49.75 mi
+12,359 ft
-12,490 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
A relatively easy circular route that follows the balcony path running along the foot of the Vercors cliff from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte to Gresse-en-Vercors.
You then climb up onto the plateau via the Col des Bachassons and return to theGR® via the Pas des Chatons, before heading to Corrençon-en-Vercors, where you will have left a car.
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
12.57 mi
+2,559 ft
-2,070 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
The second stage of the Vercors crossing, offering stunning views of the villages of the Vercors.
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte – Lans-en-Vercors
6.55 mi
+2,425 ft
-1,686 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
Following theGR®9route connects Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte to the Lans-en-Vercors Ski Centre via Moucherotte. Two vehicles are required.
Roybon Hut – La Peyrouse Hut
10.88 mi
+2,182 ft
-1,719 ft
6h 55
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
Day2 of a traverse of the Vercors via the balcony path.
Les Clôts – Refuge de la Soldanelle
8.21 mi
+2,139 ft
-1,283 ft
5h 40
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
First stage of the hike. Set off from the Clôts car park towards the Refuge de la Soldanelle for an overnight stay.
Crossing the Vercors from Engins to Saint-Gervais
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.
