Start point: The "Maison Forestière (Forest House) de la Coche".
Head towards "La Maison Forestière de Pré Grandu".
When you reach the forest house, take a left following Combeau forest road ("Route Forestière de Combeau"), towards "Jasse de la Chau".
Walk by "Jasse de la Chau" towards "Pas de la Ville".
At the "Pas de la Ville" intersection, turn right heading towards the "Grand Veymont" summit.
From the summit, carry-on downhill following "Pas des Chattons".
Once you've reached "Pas des Chattons", turn right towards "La Grande Cabane Bergerie" 3 km ahead.
Take another right when you get to "La Grande Cabane Bergerie", taking you to the "Baraque de Gerland", 2.5 km further.
Finally, take the Rachier forest road ("Route forestière de Rachier") which will bring you back to the forest houses, first the "Maison Forestière of Pré Grandu" and then the "Maison Forestière de la Coche" where you parked your car.
The Grand Veymont
A long hike across the Vercors Highlands ("Hauts Plateaux du Vercors"), to reach the Grand Veymont. Breath-taking view of the entire Vercors massif and Mont Aiguille.
Details
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Activity: Walking -
Distance: 12.56 mi -
Average duration: 8h 35 -
Difficulty: Difficult -
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Back to start: Yes -
Ascent: + 3,202 ft -
Descent: - 3,179 ft -
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Highest point: 7,615 ft -
Lowest point: 4,439 ft
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Country:
France
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City:
Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors (26420) -
Start/End: N 44.885409° / E 5.44263° -
IGN map(s): Ref. 3136ET, 3236OT, 3236OTR -
Hour-by-hour weather
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Description of the walk
Waypoints
- S/E : mi 0 - alt. 4,439 ft - Car park of La Maison Forestière de la Coche
- 1 : mi 0.46 - alt. 4,488 ft - To the left, towards Grand Veymont
- 2 : mi 2.14 - alt. 4,856 ft - Cairn, left along the path
- 3 : mi 3.79 - alt. 5,322 ft - Crossroads with the GR91, opposite
- 4 : mi 4.78 - alt. 6,319 ft - Pas de la Ville, on the right
- 5 : mi 5.84 - alt. 7,612 ft - Le Grand Veymont
- 6 : mi 6.86 - alt. 6,165 ft - Pas des Chattons, on the right
- 7 : mi 8.6 - alt. 5,125 ft - Grande Cabane fork, right
- 8 : mi 9.43 - alt. 5,030 ft - Right fork
- 9 : mi 12.23 - alt. 4,475 ft - Maison Forestière de Pré Grandu, on the right
- S/E : mi 12.56 - alt. 4,439 ft - Car park of La Maison Forestière de la Coche
Notes
Few water points along the highlands.
Leave early in order to finish the hike within the day.
The hike is less demanding if planned over 2 days; overnight camping authorized in the "Parc Naturel Régional du Vercors" from 5 pm to 9 am.
Respect nature.
This route passes through a protected area, which may be subject to special regulations:
Worth a visit
Vassieux en Vercors and its "Musée de la Résistance".
The Luire cave.
Reviews and comments
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A splendid hike in the Vercors!
It took us 9 hours, including a 1-hour lunch break at the summit and a few photo stops along the way.
Make sure you set off early as it gets quite hot!
The route is easy to follow and matches the post description; on the climb up from the Pas de la Ville, look out for the ‘yellow dots’ markings. It’s a good climb to the summit but it’s still enjoyable and manageable. There’s a long scree slope on the descent – watch your ankles! In my opinion, this hike is best done in the direction indicated.
The views are absolutely stunning!!!!!! It does feel a bit ‘exposed’ at the Pas de la Ville as it’s slightly steep, but it’s really not terrifying; you can pass each other in pairs and use your hands for support.
Make sure you take plenty of water with you, as we didn’t come across any springs in the height of summer, except towards the end near a small hut.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 06, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Hello! I did this walk on a Monday in July, setting off at around 8 am and getting back at around 4 pm. It’s a really lovely walk with some stunning views!
The route is very easy to follow. Just one thing to note: near point 3, you need to go round the meadow on the left. Everything is very well signposted (cairns and signs).
Please do remember to take plenty of water with you, as there isn’t any along the way. All the more so as most of the walk is in direct sunlight.
I didn’t come across anyone until I reached the Pas de la Ville. The summit was packed (I must have come across about 15 people on this hike). Incidentally, a quick reminder is needed given the crowds: don’t leave your rubbish behind in the mountains. A small bin bag in your rucksack really doesn’t take up much space. 
Getting back to the subject of the crowds, once past the Pas du Chaton, I found myself alone again.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 29, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A really lovely walk. I highly recommend it!!!
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Nov 03, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A magnificent hike, probably one of the most beautiful I have ever done.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 21, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
Very beautiful hike, but after the
Pas de la Ville, you need to use your hands a little before the summit, and you can't be afraid of heights.
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 17, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Hike completed with bivouac at the summit! Magnificent 360-degree view from the top
The chamois were out and about
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Oct 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
We went on a camping trip this weekend, setting off in the late afternoon. There weren't many people around, but it was very steep going downhill and the car park was full.
there were people camping at the summit, but luckily for us, there were only two tents, far apart from each other at Pas de la Ville.
It was a very beautiful hike, but the return trip through the forest is quite long and there isn't much variety in the landscape. It might be possible to shorten it a little, but the view from the top is breathtaking and the hike is well worth it.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Sep 07, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No
We did this trail on a Friday, so it wasn't very busy. Nice trail, easy to follow. When we got to the top, there was a magnificent view over the Trièves region, and we were greeted by some friendly chamois and ibex. Superb hike.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A beautiful hike with a bivouac on the grass on the way down from the summit facing Mont Aiguille. The marmots, which are not wild and have probably been overfed, are easy to photograph. Beautiful flora and fauna in general
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 10, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Hike completed in August 2025.
Easy route to follow; the only point requiring caution is when bypassing a meadow during the ascent (around point 3).
Very beautiful scenery, saw a few ibex. A few people at the summit.
This hike requires good physical condition.
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 16, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
A very beautiful walk. We had already climbed Grand Veymont 30 years ago, but from Gresse en Vercors. The view from the summit is still as impressive and fabulous as ever. The loop we did this time was very beautiful, and the long sections on the plateau before the big climb to the Pas de la Ville, then the summit and the descent, took us through varied and consistently beautiful landscapes. The climb from La Chau and the descent to the Grande Cabane are quite difficult. I found this loop more interesting than the round trip from Gresse en Vercors.
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Overall rating : 4.3 / 5
Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
I completed this hike on Wednesday, 30 July 2025.
it's a 15-minute drive on a fairly narrow forest road to reach the car park (it can be difficult to pass other cars at certain points).
The hike starts off gently and is well marked on average (except when you have to go around the shepherdess's park, which previous comments mention).
From the Veymont climb onwards, there are more people (but not to the point of being a nuisance).
Magnificent landscapes and several chamois and ibex along the route (which are not shy). I recommend it!
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Overall rating : 4 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 05, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes
Good
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jul 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
Hike done yesterday. A magnificent place, especially the Pas des Chattons area. Splendid view.
It is indeed quite crowded, especially at the summit where everyone seems to be huddled together...
A small clarification regarding the Jasse de la Chau (before point 3).
You have to go around to the left because there is a herd and fences. I met the shepherdess, who was annoyed that people were crossing the fence. I didn't see any dogs, but she told me she didn't have any with her.
The signs indicate that you should go around on the left.
Finally, a small complaint for people going downhill: it would be really nice and polite to stop and let those going uphill pass. It's a matter of respect
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Overall rating : 5 / 5
Date of your route : Jun 11, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes
This is a very good route to follow in the direction described, as I think the opposite direction would be more complicated. We arrived at the summit around 9:30 a.m. and there were only four of us. There was a sea of fog. It was magnificent. But around 10:30 a.m., lots of hikers started coming up and the fog obscured the landscape. So, a word of advice: leave early. The loop can easily be done in a day.
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