The Suifs Cross

More of a walk than a hike, this double loop allows you to discover the large Allières plateau above Lans-en-Vercors. The route is clearly marked with signs at the various crossroads and is a great outing in winter for snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 9.10 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 20 
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    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 265 m
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    Descent: - 256 m

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    Highest point: 1,474 m
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    Lowest point: 1,258 m

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Description of the walk

In Lans-en-Vercors, take the road to the Stade de Neige and park in the large Barnets car park.

(S/E) Take the wide track opposite and easily reach the Refuge des Allières.

(1) Continue to the right to the small pass of Furon and shortly afterwards you will reach the crossroads at the cross-country skiing toll hut.

(2) Take the wide track on the right and stay on it, ignoring all the paths and tracks that branch off to the right or left. Reach the Bois des Suifs crossroads (sign) and continue straight on to the cross.

(3) Continue north on the path to join the path leading up from the Barnets car park.

(4) Turn left, join the ski trail and then a large crossroads of trails.

(5) Take the left-hand trail and you will reach a large crossroads at Chemin des Anciens.

(6) Take the track on the left (leaving Chemin des Anciens on the right) and continue to the crossroads at the toll hut.

(2) Turn right at the first crossroads.

(1) Take the wide track on the right, which provides access for vehicles to the refuge, and you will easily reach the Stade de Neige road.

(7) Take the road on the left to reach the Barnets car park (S/E) . Please note that this road is very busy, so stay on the left-hand side.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,258 m - Barnets car park, near - Furon (rivière)
  2. 1 : km 1.52 - alt. 1,442 m - Refuge des Alliéres
  3. 2 : km 1.61 - alt. 1,450 m - Toll hut
  4. 3 : km 2.88 - alt. 1,472 m - Croix des Suifs
  5. 4 : km 3.13 - alt. 1,444 m - Barnets trail crossroads
  6. 5 : km 4.2 - alt. 1,431 m - Trail junction
  7. 6 : km 5.31 - alt. 1,442 m - Chemin des Anciens
  8. 7 : km 7.86 - alt. 1,357 m - Route du Stade de Neige
  9. S/E : km 9.1 - alt. 1,258 m - Les Barnets car park

Notes

The lodge welcomes travellers in an absolutely delightful setting.
Benches are provided along the entire route.
Note: the return section via the track serving the lodge from (1) to (S/E) via (7) is entirely feasible, but almost all hikers and walkers return to the car park via the direct route.

Worth a visit

Reviews and comments

4.4 / 5
Based on 22 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.2 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.4 / 5
Route interest
4.7 / 5
PierrickBZH
PierrickBZH

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful family hike, but please note that the end of the trail is not worth seeing (point 7 has a boring path and a busy road that is dangerous for children and dogs). It would be better to return directly to the car park.

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abv
abv

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 03, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely hike in the hills above Lans-en-Vercors, accessible to all. The climb is steep at the start, then almost flat. This is the starting point for many popular hikes, so be prepared to search for a parking space!

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GABY et OLIVIER
GABY et OLIVIER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike on paths and cross-country trails that were well covered in snow at this time of year. The route was busy up to the chalet restaurant, but after that there was no one else around, which was really lovely
The route is well marked, but the Visorando app helped us a little from the cross onwards.

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les marcheuses de veurey
les marcheuses de veurey

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 16, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Very busy at the start, then they all head to Pic St Michel, very hot at the start of the steep climb; we wondered if we could climb behind the refuge to avoid the sun on this climb, one of the group felt unwell. Then it was beautiful, shame it was quite sunny

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GABY et OLIVIER
GABY et OLIVIER

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant hike on paths and cross-country trails that were well covered in snow at this time of year. The route was busy up to the chalet restaurant, but after that there was no one else around, which was really lovely
The route is well marked, but the Visorando app helped us a little from the cross onwards.

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les marcheuses de veurey
les marcheuses de veurey

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 03, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really pleasant route, mostly through woods, no roads, we really enjoyed it

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Flo38
Flo38

Overall rating : 3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★☆☆ Average
Very busy route : No

Difficulty finding your way at certain points along the route as there are not always signposts on the trail. Easy hike for beginners. Be aware that there is a steep climb at the start, followed by an easier section. At the end of the route, there is a short, very steep descent after crossing the road to reach the car park.
Most of the route is shaded.
Very beautiful Allières refuge, friendly atmosphere, entertainment with a band on that day, very pleasant staff.

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colo26
colo26

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 11, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant and easy hike alternating between wooded sections and beautiful panoramic views, with no difficulty.

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muccardi
muccardi

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 04, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant, easy hike through mountain pastures and then along very wide paths in the forest. The width of the trail and the ease of walking with little elevation gain allow you to admire nature and enjoy some very pretty views. On this Sunday, starting our walk at 8:30 a.m. (six cars in the car park at the start), we didn't meet anyone on the first loop. Then the crowds started to move from the car parks towards the inn and Pic St Michel (the large car park was completely full when we returned). We completed the entire route as indicated in 3 hours without pushing ourselves, including a 10-minute break. We plan to do it again in winter when there is snow.

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Hibiscussafi
Hibiscussafi

Overall rating : 3.7 / 5

Date of your route : Oct 30, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★☆☆ Average
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

walking on cross-country ski trails and snowshoe circuits.
few hikers during this autumn season.
pretty colours, beautiful view of the Villard de Lans plateau.
not much elevation gain, nice walk.

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skyppyy38360
skyppyy38360

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 03, 2021
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A beautiful day for a hike without too much elevation gain, very pleasant.
While reaching the Allières chalet is well known, extending the loop to the Croix des Suifs is less so.
We enjoyed a beautiful circuit with a few snowfields that were easy to cross.
The Visorando app on your mobile phone helps you choose the right path without hesitation, as there are quite a few possibilities for branching off.
The large signs at the various locations ("la salière", "chemin des anciens", etc.) provide interesting historical information and a map of the area.

My thanks and respect to the Visorando user.

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davjup
davjup

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Dec 27, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant walk, but it follows many cross-country ski trails, and the coexistence of walkers and skiers is not ideal on groomed trails. Return via the initial climb to avoid the cross-country ski trails and the road.

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Clapisson
Clapisson

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The Barnets car park was packed with cars. We were worried about the crowds, but everyone was heading to Pic Saint Michel. It was a pleasant hike. However, at the Croix des Suifs, we continued on to the viewpoint, which is very well signposted. Then we returned to the refuge and decided to take the uphill path rather than the road, as indicated, to get to point 7.
A lovely little hike in the sunshine

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Clapisson
Clapisson

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 05, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The Barnets car park was packed with cars. We were worried about the crowds, but everyone was heading to Pic Saint Michel. It was a pleasant hike. However, at the Croix des Suifs, we continued on to the viewpoint, which is very well signposted. Then we returned to the refuge and decided to take the uphill path rather than the road, as indicated, to get to point 7.
A lovely little hike in the sunshine

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mhb38
mhb38

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 21, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

I made a mistake by turning left at the Allières hut, so I ended up doing the hike in the opposite direction. It was also very nice
Thanks to the author

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