The foothills of Le Brisou, La Bâtie and Chauplane from the Col de l'Allimas

This walk, the route of which (fully signposted with red and yellow markers) is largely shaded, is particularly pleasant in hot weather. It is strongly advised against undertaking this walk in winter, as the first section runs alongside the Brisou stream on hillsides that are very steep in places. Furthermore, some streams, which are dry in summer, may not be crossable in winter. This is not a family walk suitable for young children!

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 8.73 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 4h 00 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 526 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 529 m

  • ▲
    Highest point: 1,430 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,094 m

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Description of the walk

Park at the Col de l'Allimas. There are about ten spaces if you park properly!

(S/E) Head towards the Crête du Brisou. The path, which is very pleasant, soon narrows and runs along the south-east face of the Grand Brisou on the hillside, which is sometimes very steep.

(1) At the fork near Serre Girardet, keep left towards Tiolache. The path crosses several dry riverbeds in summer. After crossing the Rif de Gourfe, the path becomes easier again.

(2) Once you reach Tiolache, head down to the left towards La Bâtie. The slope, which is quite steep at first, becomes gentler after a few hundred metres. As you cross the wide Ravin du Barri, you’ll have a lovely view of the Petit Veymont.

(3) You’ll emerge onto a wider path, which you should take to the left. You’ll soon leave the forest behind, and after a right-hand bend, you’ll be treated to a lovely view of Mont Aiguille.

(4) At a place called Barri, turn left onto the track leading to La Bâtie.

(5) Once on the D8a, turn left and cross the hamlet until you reach the last houses at a very wide left-hand bend.

(6) Just before the next bend to the right, take a path running parallel to the road for about 200 m. The path continues downhill until it crosses the Ravin de la Mouna, then begins to climb again towards Chauplane.

(7) Once in the hamlet, turn left onto the road heading towards the D8a.

(8) About 80 m after a very tight left-hand bend, take the path on the right towards the Col de l'Allimas. The slope is quite steep but not very long. After no more than 500 m, you’ll reach the D8a, which you follow up to the pass.

(9) After carefully walking a little over 300 m along the D8a, you reach the small car park at the Col de l'Allimas (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,350 m - Col de l'Allimas
  2. 1 : km 1.46 - alt. 1,403 m - Serre Girardet
  3. 2 : km 3.53 - alt. 1,357 m - Tiolache
  4. 3 : km 4.28 - alt. 1,245 m - Turn left
  5. 4 : km 4.64 - alt. 1,202 m - Barry
  6. 5 : km 5.4 - alt. 1,167 m - La Bâtie
  7. 6 : km 5.81 - alt. 1,141 m - Leaving La Bâtie
  8. 7 : km 7.59 - alt. 1,242 m - The hamlet of Chauplane
  9. 8 : km 7.98 - alt. 1,258 m - Path on the right as you leave Chauplane
  10. 9 : km 8.4 - alt. 1,329 m - Junction with the D8a
  11. S/E : km 8.73 - alt. 1,350 m - Col de l'Allimas

Notes

In La Bâtie, “La Grange aux Loups” offers guest rooms, a tea room and light meals.

Reviews and comments

4.8 / 5
Based on 4 reviews

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.8 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
MiChaBa
MiChaBa

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 08, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A magnificent walk near Gresse En Vercors, in the middle of the woods.

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User 26346890

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 01, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A lovely walk, partly through the woods, with beautiful views of Mont Aiguille. We particularly recommend it on hot days, as a good part of the route is in the shade!

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JB6007
JB6007

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 11, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

An interesting route, mostly through woodland. However, crossing the rocky outcrops is quite tricky, even in summer. Not recommended for children or inexperienced walkers!

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ThB
ThB

Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : May 06, 2023
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : No

This is definitely not recommended if there are children present.
There are a few narrow sections above steep slopes.
Take care if the ground is slippery.

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