Le Moucherotte

Date of your route : May 30, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

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Date of your route : Jan 13, 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 near Grenoble. Very gradual climb. At the summit, there is a 360° panoramic view of the various mountain ranges in the region. On the way down, take the route via the Refuge des Ramées, which allows you to complete a loop. No snowshoes are required, but small crampons were sufficient for walking on the path.

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Date of your route : Sep 06, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Hike recorded by GPS.
The view from the Moucherotte viewpoint is absolutely superb.
The climb is gentle and presents no difficulty.
I came back down the same way to avoid the herd of sheep and their dogs, which were on their way to Habert des Ramées.
One tip: park at the north car park of the Sierre ski lift to avoid some of the road.

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Date of your route : Jul 13, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

The climb is relatively gentle, so this hike is suitable for families, and the path is wide.
There are some truly beautiful landscapes to discover, including vast, magnificent pastures. At the summit, you will find a weather radar with an explanation of how it works for those who are interested.
The view is absolutely magnificent and peaceful when there are few people around.
I recommend this hike for families to introduce younger children to this incredible natural environment.

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Date of your route : Jul 16, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

beautiful view of the city of Grenoble and the mountain ranges
it's a shame that the trails are too rocky. The descent is very slippery. My wife even fell
luckily, the section through the Cabane des Ramées is nice, with small dirt trails in the middle of the mountain pastures, but it's fast!
the hike is a bit monotonous

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Date of your route : Jul 11, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

The tour took place under cloudy skies with temperatures around 15°C, with a detour to the Vertige des Cimes viewpoint on the first day. We returned and stopped for the end of the day and spent the night at the Cabane des Ramées. Please note: there are flocks of sheep and patou at Les Ramées. We spent an unusual night in the company of rather noisy dormice. We descended with a detour to Trou Saint Michel, once again enjoying magnificent views. We encountered lots of people climbing up from 10 a.m. on this sunny Sunday.

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Date of your route : Jul 06, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A short hike that should be done in the morning. Very pretty view of the Grenoble basin. The climb requires a little effort... but you'll be rewarded once you reach the top. I recommend this cool walk...

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Date of your route : May 24, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A great hike accessible to most people, with a fairly even elevation gain (apart from 2-3 slightly more challenging climbs, but these are very short). Follow the route carefully, as the section through Habert des Ramées is much more enjoyable on the way down, when you can admire the view! There are quite a few people at the summit, but there is enough space to avoid stepping on each other's toes.

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Date of your route : Feb 10, 2020
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

Hike done on touring skis
Lots of snowshoers. The hike is easy on skis, except for the section on the plateau where the snow has been blown away.
Very beautiful scenery at the summit... except for the urban landscape..
Although there is no trace of the old hotel, it brings back fond memories of that time.

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Date of your route : Jul 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike accessible to all.

Magnificent view from the summit.

Thank you for this route.

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Date of your route : Feb 15, 2019
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

The entire hike was done in snow. Conditions (good snow, well-marked trail, mild weather) allowed us to do it without snowshoes, using only walking sticks, anti-slip soles and gaiters. (Please note that you should always check conditions before setting out, as they can change quickly)
For the ascent, I took the loop in the opposite direction, following the snowshoe route to the Ramées shelter. Then, I didn't follow the marked route, but climbed directly up to the ridges (superb view), which I followed until I descended back to the original route before climbing up to Moucherotte. Return via the GR. However, you need to watch out for people coming down on touring skis.
A very beautiful hike in ideal conditions (bright sunshine, clear skies, no wind, good snow). I was surprised by how few hikers there were on this beautiful school holiday (the Moucherotte is a classic Vercors hike and relatively accessible): only about ten people, on snowshoes or touring skis.
Superb scenery throughout the route. At the summit, breathtaking views of the Vercors, the Chartreuse, the Dévoluy, Belledone, the Ecrins... and Mont Blanc watching over in the distance.
it was a six-hour drive there and back to enjoy this hike, but I have no regrets! I'll definitely be back in other seasons.

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Date of your route : Jul 17, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

Once at the summit, we can see all of Grenoble, the Chartreuse mountains, the Belledonne range and the Écrins behind the Belledonne range.
I regret the recklessness of some people who take this hike lightly, bare-chested, wearing flip-flops and carrying only a half-litre bottle of water. There are more people dying than there are graves.

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Date of your route : May 20, 2018
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A beautiful hike on a well-marked GR trail that crosses magnificent landscapes. The recommended car park is a little far from the start of the GR, so either use a car park closer by or take the path that passes under the ski lifts to join the GR at point 1.
A nice little detour: take the trail that climbs up to the Ramées cross, then follow this trail along the ridge to join the path that comes from the Pas de la Bergère and returns to the GR at point 2. Please note that if you leave the route described, many paths are not marked on the map and can be confusing.
Enjoy your hike!

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Date of your route : Nov 03, 2017
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good

An easy hike offering superb views of Grenoble and the Alps.

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Date of your route : Sep 24, 2017
Reliability of the description : Not used / Not applicable
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good

A very beautiful walk with a clear route and steady elevation gain.
The view from the summit is impressive (especially of the Chartreuse).
Returning via the Ramées shelter is a good idea, especially as you get to enjoy a comfortable grassy path.
This walk is easily accessible for children aged 7 and above. However, please keep a close eye on them at the summit.
Thank you for this guide, we had an excellent day.

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