The Roybon and Fauge huts

A very pleasant half-day walk taking you past the Roybon refuge hut and the private Fauge hut. This circular route, which is almost entirely in the forest, allows you to discover the tranquillity of this part of the Vercors.

Details

n°4212390

Creation:
18 Oct 2020

Last update:
21 Oct 2020

Last review:
10 Mar 2026

Activity: Walking
Distance: 8.01 km
Average duration: 3h 20
Difficulty: Moderate
Back to start: Yes
Ascent: + 366 m
Descent: - 364 m
Highest point: 1,448 m
Lowest point: 1,082 m

Country: France
Areas: Alps, Vercors, Dauphiné
District: Villard-de-Lans (38250)
Start/End: N 45.066604° / E 5.560787°
IGN map(s): Ref. 3235OT, 3236OT, 3236OTR
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Description of the walk

Park in the Pont de l'Amour car park located above Villard-de-Lans.

(S/E) Take the tarmac road, signposted Pont de l'Amour, and continue along a wide path to reach the Pont de l'Amour crossroads.

(1) Keep left, do not cross the bridge, and take the^GR®91marked in red and white. Continue on an easy climb. Reach the Tourbières crossroads, where you will find a signpost.

(2) Continue left on the GR^®. Continue uphill, still easy going, and at the next crossroads you will find a wider track. Take it to the right and follow a few bends to reach the Roybon hut.

(3) Descend a few metres and take the unmarked path on the left. Follow it and zigzag through the forest to reach the mountain pasture further on. Stay on the edge of the woods and then take a circular right turn to reach the Fauge shepherd's hut.

(4) Take the wide track leading to this sheepfold, keeping to the right at the next two crossroads. Continue along the track to reach the multi-directional crossroads at Les Clots.

(5) Turn right towards Pont de l'Amour. Descend this wide stony path to reach the Cascade de la Fauge crossroads further on. Here you can make a quick return trip to the waterfall.
Then continue on the^GR® to reach Pont de l'Amour. Cross it and return to the initial crossroads.

(1) Follow the same route back to the Pont de l'Amour car park (S/E).

Waypoints

S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,082 m - Pont de l'Amour car park
1 : km 0.76 - alt. 1,113 m - Crossroads - Pont de l'Amour
2 : km 1.57 - alt. 1,235 m - Tourbières crossroads
3 : km 2.74 - alt. 1,448 m - Abri de Roybon
4 : km 4.52 - alt. 1,342 m - Abri de la Fauge
5 : km 6.01 - alt. 1,245 m - Carrefour des Clots
S/E : km 8.01 - alt. 1,084 m - Pont de l'Amour car park

Notes

There is a water source above the hut.

Worth a visit

Between (5) and (1) Cascade de la Fauge, it is possible to walk behind the waterfall between the water and the rock face. Fun for children.

Reviews and comments

4.7 / 5

Based on 17 reviews

Reliability of the description
4.7 / 5

Ease of following the route
4.6 / 5

Route interest
4.8 / 5

Héritier

10 Mar 2026 at 19:43 3600

Lovely walk – to be repeated with my other hiking club

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User 18398049

23 Feb 2026 at 09:38 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Feb 23, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A pleasant hike to do in summer because the route is shaded. But even prettier in winter because you can see the mountains, with the trees bare!
Be sure to take the little detour mentioned in one of the comments to see the rock snake!
Yes, it's a popular hike, but it's still enjoyable.

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Héritier

12 Feb 2026 at 10:04 3600

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 15, 2026
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, not difficult, with a steady climb – there was no snow, but a few icy patches required crampons for most of the walk, which were particularly welcome between points 3 and 4 in the first section. We met a few people, but strong winds at altitude forced us to take shelter in the Roybon hut for our picnic, despite the glorious weather. The passage at the Fauge waterfall was very nice, especially as it was mostly frozen.

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Florence38!

29 Aug 2025 at 11:23 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk in the forest, with a steady climb and varied landscapes. Very crowded!

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Fastraph

05 Aug 2025 at 23:37 7200

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 : No

A very beautiful walk, rewarded by the view from Roybon's cabin. An ideal place to recover after your efforts. The rest of the hike is easy, with a lovely stretch through the forest. Ideal for families, with the waterfall as a treat for the children (and the grown-ups too :-). The trail is not very busy (during the week in early July).

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BK626

04 Aug 2025 at 10:54 7200

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 : Yes

We travelled this loop in reverse, starting from the Clots car park and heading south to reach the small pass of Les Clots, with the aim of approaching the sculpted snake of the Vercors, which we found by looking up about halfway between the 1336 and 1310 metre points. We then picked up the trail before point 4 and, as we wanted more, we climbed up to the Col Vert...
In this direction, the descent to the Pont de l'Amour is a bit long and tedious due to the numerous stones and pebbles littering the ground.
Final return from point 1 to the Clots car park via point 5

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User 26098688

15 Jul 2025 at 06:47 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 15, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

Pleasant hike, mostly shaded

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elway22

26 Jun 2025 at 19:09 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2025
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, easily accessible from Villard itself
The section after the Y at the Pont de l'Amour can be a bit tricky as there are some loose stones underfoot on the climb. But the arrival at the Roybon hut is beautiful. Then the descent through a mix of meadows and woods is well marked. Only the section before turning back towards the bridge and waterfall had little shade. We were lucky enough to see two beekeepers at work. The short detour behind the Fauge waterfall is unusual

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Sonse

27 Jan 2025 at 16:42 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 27, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

Beautiful hike, wild area.

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J38

01 Aug 2023 at 09:29 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 27, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A shaded climb, particularly suitable in hot weather, with beautiful views. At the Roybon hut, continue along the route through a gate (the signpost is slightly hidden) – close it properly behind you, as there is a herd of cattle in the meadow.

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jldequin

24 Jul 2023 at 08:27 7200

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★☆☆ Average
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

Taken on a Saturday in July, with large crowds in the first part
Nice climb at the start to reach the huts in the shade
Beautiful view of Moucherolle and the mountains
Push open a gate in the meadow to continue (not indicated in the description)
La Fauge waterfall at the end, worth seeing

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ptibou038

09 May 2023 at 07:42 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

a beautiful hike, partly through the forest, with a steep climb for 2 or 3 km, but it's worth it. Lovely view of the Vercors massif. The return trip is all downhill. One small downside: the directions for the return trip were lacking in information. We didn't pass by the Fauge shelter; we couldn't find it we ended up a little before the Fauge waterfall, but it was still nice.

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Mylau

14 Nov 2022 at 12:26 3600

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Nov 06, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A varied and very pleasant hike that is fairly easy, with just one climb that is not too steep, but a little long.

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Bocca

09 Aug 2022 at 17:53 7200

Overall rating : 4.3 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 07, 2022
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A varied and very pleasant hike done on a Sunday in August without too many people.
The route was followed using GPS, in reverse for a more gradual climb.
Please note that at point 4, it is forbidden to pass in front of the Fauge sheepfold. However, 25 metres before this point, there is a passage in the fence allowing you to cross the large meadow and rejoin the route.

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Hibiscus_26

09 Aug 2021 at 22:05 7200

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 09, 2021
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 at the end of July with two boys (aged 9 and 13).
Varied landscapes. It starts in the forest by a river and there are beautiful views at the top (and cows waiting for us). A quick visit to the unguarded Roybon hut. Part of the descent is through the forest... and at the end there is a beautiful waterfall (a very important goal for my children)... The name of the waterfall doesn't appear in the title of the hike, but it was reading the reviews that made me want to go... at the same time, that's probably why it wasn't too crowded, which was nice.

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