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La Chapelle-en-Vercors walks
The Révoulat viewpoint from the Croix de Châtelard
Visorando Member
3.52 mi
+610 ft
-610 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Vercors (Drôme)
This is a very beautiful hike with no major difficulties, ideal for families. It will take you to the Belvédère de Révoulat viewpoint with a magnificent view of Echevis and the Vernaison Gorges, if, unlike us, you are lucky enough not to arrive in thick fog!
Le Grand Larve
6.47 mi
+2,346 ft
-2,329 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors (Drôme)
From Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors, you can reach the Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors nature reserve via a path that takes you to an altitude of 1,400 metres.
Roches Rousses and Pas Morta via Le Purgatoire
10.36 mi
+2,743 ft
-2,723 ft
7h 10
Difficult
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Vercors (Drôme)
Le Purgatoire is an area of the Vercors High Plateaus that has remained wild despite its past history of coal mining. This circular route takes you into its heart via paths that are not always easy to follow, over often rugged terrain, but with a view from the summit of the Roches Rousses that makes the effort worthwhile.
Above the Tunnel des Goulets
3.98 mi
+994 ft
-1,014 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Vercors (Drôme)
A short hike starting from Les Baraques in Vercors (end of the old Route des Goulets).
Karstic cave Royer via Serre Plumé
6.72 mi
+1,490 ft
-1,486 ft
4h 25
Moderate
Departure from La Chapelle-en-Vercors (Drôme)
Out of curiosity, I mapped out this route when I discovered that a karstic cave bears the same name as me. This route winds through the Lente forest and offers beautiful views of the Vassieux en Vercors valley and the Grand Veymont. And for those with a sweet tooth, you can enjoy wild raspberries, wild strawberries and, more rarely, blueberries along the way.
Col du Maupas from Font d'Urle-Chaud Clappier
Local authority4.22 mi
+653 ft
-646 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
Around the Sacha mountain, this snowshoe hike allows you to discover two sides of the Vercors landscape. At the Col de Carri, the landscape is forested and snow covers the entire area, giving walkers a taste of the Far North. At the Col de Maupas, the view extends over the Combe de l'Oscence and the more open environment supports lower vegetation.
Circular Serre Plumé starting from the Col de Carri
6.35 mi
+1,391 ft
-1,365 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
A snowshoe or walking hike south of the Col de Carri, offering a beautiful panoramic view of the Vercors ridges from Serre Plumé.
Serre Plumé
6.52 mi
+1,368 ft
-1,348 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
This route offers wonderful views of the Grand Veymond. It takes you through forests, over ridges and across rolling plains known as "Pelouses".
The circular from Tourtre to Saint-Martin-en-Vercors
5.58 mi
+571 ft
-558 ft
3h 05
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors (Drôme)
Hike through the small hamlets between Saint-Martin-en-Vercors and the hamlet of Tourtre. Natural camping area. Beautiful views of the valley.
Jasse du Play refuge
7.58 mi
+1,148 ft
-1,125 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors (Drôme)
This hike will allow you to discover or rediscover the beautiful high plateaus of the Vercors with its forests and meadows. There are many trails, some of which are unmarked, but it is still possible and permitted to use them if you follow the park's instructions.
Vercors: Circular Central trail, via the GR®91 and Bacha de l'Ours
10.73 mi
+1,867 ft
-1,867 ft
6h 35
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors (Drôme)
This hike combines two Visorandonneurs routes and part ofthe GR®91. Starting with the central trail and ending with Bacha de l'Ours, it seems easier. You can discover the splendidGR®91from south to north over a short distance to gauge your ability to go further.
La Sambue
5.17 mi
+1,667 ft
-1,663 ft
3h 50
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors (Drôme)
This challenging hike takes you through a forest of beech and spruce trees. The trail crosses the remarkable Herbouilly lawn. During the descent from Sambue, we spotted a deer. There are beautiful views of the Saint-Martin valley, the Font d'Urle plateau and the Grande Moucherolle, and don't miss the Vierge du Vercors.
The Vierge du Vercors via the Pas de Saint-Martin
4.07 mi
+640 ft
-627 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors (Drôme)
A walk of discovery from Vercors in a loop between the cliffs, forest and meadow. Small height change.
The Herbouilly plain, starting from the Herbouilly Nordic Centre
2.70 mi
+325 ft
-305 ft
2.5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors (Drôme)
A wonderful way to explore this site via its forest trails, sun-drenched meadows and breathtaking viewpoints. It’s an opportunity to push your boundaries. First, with the engraved stone marker that has marked the boundary between the territories of the Lord of Sassenage and the Bishop of Die since the early 17th century. Then, with a little extra effort, you can reach the boundary between the Drôme and the Isère on a round trip to the Col d’Herbouilly (alternative route: +2 hours return).
The Crêtes Trail starting from the Herbouilly Nordic Area
4.58 mi
+827 ft
-810 ft
4 hrs
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Martin-en-Vercors (Drôme)
The trail starts in the forest and follows a path along wooded ridges with stunning views of the surrounding peaks. The spirit of Jack London and White Fang is never far away as you gaze out over the vast expanse of the Hauts Plateaux and the nature reserve. Enjoy a magnificent snowshoe hike in the magical world of the Vercors forest.