Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte - Cabane de Roybon

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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 Vert
is challenging, with sections over a sheer drop!
Take great care.

This walk is part of a multi-day hike: Traversée du Vercors par le Sentier Balcon

Details

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 19.93 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 9h 40 
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    Difficulty: Difficult
  • ⚐
    Back to start: No
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 1,394 m
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    Descent: - 1,113 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,928 m
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    Lowest point: 1,055 m
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Below the Col Vert
Col Vert in sight
The path runs along a ledge
After the Col de l'Arc

Description of the walk

(S) From the car park at Saint Nizier du Moucherotte, head towards Les Trois Pucelles.

(1) Then head towards Tourbière du Peuil.

(2) You’ll come out onto a wide track suitable for vehicles; turn right uphill and continue, following the contour line.
Join a forest road.

(3) Take the path running along the ridge of the Col de l'Arc, known as the Pas de l’Âne trail. Turn right; the climb is quite steep, and you will reach the Col de l'Arc.

(4) Continue beneath the cliff to the Col Vert via the Sentier des Deux Cols (Caution: this section is a bit tricky, so take care!).

(5) At Col Vert, cross over to the other side (west) and descend to the Cabane de Roybon, the end of today’s stage (E).

Waypoints

  1. S : km 0 - alt. 1,168 m - Car park at Saint Nizier du Moucherotte
  2. 1 : km 2.27 - alt. 1,068 m - Below the Trois Pucelles
  3. 2 : km 6.39 - alt. 1,093 m - Crossroads with a track suitable for vehicles
  4. 3 : km 11.91 - alt. 1,192 m - Pas de l'Ane trail
  5. 4 : km 14.51 - alt. 1,733 m - Col de l'Arc
  6. 5 : km 18.95 - alt. 1,740 m - Col Vert (1766m)
  7. E : km 19.93 - alt. 1,449 m - Abri de Roybon

Notes

Water available near the Cabane de Roybon.

This route passes through multiple protected areas, which may be subject to special regulations:

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