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Méaudre walks
Le Gros Martel
Visorando Member
7.58 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,149 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
Long snowshoe hike starting from the village of Méaudre. Shorter and easier starting from the Refuge des Narces.
The route is generally marked "snowshoes" all along. You may have to search a little sometimes.
Bison loop and Croix des Albans
3.05 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
A short and easy hike, even for little legs. Start in Méaudre to see the bison at the Prés Lauzés farm, climb up to Les Chaberts and return via the Croix des Albans. Beautiful views of the Autrans-Méaudre valley.
Le Gros Martel from Méaudre
7.05 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,791 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
Circular loop starting from Méaudre in the cool Bois des Enversins forest. The climb is long but easy. The return is the same, except for the arrival via the grassy slopes of the ski resort. At the summit, Gros Martel, there is a beautiful view of the eastern Vercors and Villard-de-Lans.
Ridges and plateau of La Molière via Croix Perrin
10.99 mi
+2,073 ft
-2,064 ft
7 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
Long snowshoe hike (or walk) on the eastern ridge of the northern Vercors overlooking the Molière plateau and return via the plateau (or in the opposite direction if the north wind is blowing on the plateau).
6 hours on foot; 7 hours on snowshoes.
La Croix de Jaume at the start of Col de la Croix Perrin
3.15 mi
+791 ft
-768 ft
2h 10
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
La Croix de Jaume from Col de la Croix Perrin with a viewpoint over the Lans-en-Vercors plateau.
La Croix de Jaume and Pas de Bellecombe
8.66 mi
+1,739 ft
-1,759 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
This hike takes place partly on a fairly open ridge and partly in the forest. The Pas de Bellecombe offers a pleasant spot for a picnic and a viewpoint over the part of the Vercors that stretches from Moucherotte to Pic Saint-Michel, the Grenoble basin and the Belledonne massif.
Le Pas de Bellecombe
8.57 mi
+1,529 ft
-1,503 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
A pleasant route along the ridge overlooking the valleys of Autrans and Lans-en-Vercors.
Le Gros Martel at the start of the peatland
3.74 mi
+741 ft
-741 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
An easy snowshoe route to the summit of Gros Martel in the forest overlooking the pleasant village of Méaudre.
Le Gros Martel
3.21 mi
+748 ft
-748 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
Walk through the woods of Méaudre along the cross-country ski trails of the Peatland stadium.
The Méaudret Gorges
3.92 mi
+423 ft
-417 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
An easy walk for the whole family through the Méaudret gorges, following part of the Via Vercors. The path runs alongside or overlooks the river. It is even possible to take a dip in two or three places. The southern part allows you to enjoy the sun and the northern part the coolness of the undergrowth.Can be done on foot or by mountain bike.
The Pas de Pertuson
3.01 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,168 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
This is a short walk from Col de Romeyère to Pas de Pertuson. This pass connects the Romeyère and Rencurel valley to the Autrans valley.
Le Bois Noir and the Croix de Jaume starting from Lans-en-Vercors
9.44 mi
+1,424 ft
-1,437 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
A route starting from the village with lovely forest paths and magnificent views from the Crête de Jaume.
(Pleasetake great care on this circular route): it crosses the Vercors plateau’s departmental roads four times. These roads are:
- Lans-en-Vercors towards Villard-de-Lans,
- Lans-en-Vercors towards Autrans,
are extremely busy and vehicles crossing the route all travel at high speed.
Hikers mustbe extremely vigilant when crossing these roads.
Balcon de la Bourne via Gros Martel
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.74 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,185 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
A beautiful circular route between the forest, the Gros Martel viewpoint and a walk in the sky (Gorges de la Bourne cliff, aerial trail).
A short walk around Les Geymonds
2.77 mi
+174 ft
-187 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
A short, easy and peaceful walk with little elevation gain, along various country and mountain paths, often lined with Lauzes, passing through the two or three hamlets surrounding the Geymonds industrial estate, without ever really seeing it! You’ll be treated to several panoramic views of the eastern range of the Northern Vercors.
On the heights of Rencurel
2.85 mi
+666 ft
-663 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
This route starting from Rancurel follows some very beautiful paths, mostly through woodland, and offers beautiful views of the village from the heights.
Via Vercors or gentle route, Autrans Méaudre circular
Tourist office
9.44 mi
+564 ft
-571 ft
2 hrs
Easy
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
Running at full speed, walking with your nose in the air, strolling happily with your children, cycling in complete safety, travelling with people with reduced mobility – everything is possible on the Via Vercors!
The Charande Ridge from Autrans
9.01 mi
+2,257 ft
-2,228 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A nice walk which enjoys the shade of the trees for the uphill section. As described the Charande ridge is walked from North to South as this gives better views. The Refuge des Feneys makes for a nice place to stop. This walk descends from Pas de Bellecombe, but you could descend earlier if you wanted to; see notes.
Part of the Via Vercors circular route from Fenat
8.02 mi
+1,306 ft
-1,289 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
This circular loop takes the Via Vercors from Fenat up the Gorges du Méaudret and, at the end, takes theGR® to return via the heights along the Meillarot summit and descend via Bonnetière and Charpichon.
A detour via the charming Cabane de Serge in the Combe de la Cochette is also suggested.
The Gorges du Méaudret section is fairly open, while the return section is mostly in the woods.
The Autrans waterfall
4.02 mi
+499 ft
-499 ft
2h 15
Easy
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
This is an easy and well-known hike in Autrans. The advantage of this hike is that you can start in the middle, at point (5), and shorten it by about 1 km at point (9). It's perfect for those with shorter legs! You'll see Autrans from a different perspective than from the ridges. Please note that the waterfall has a very low flow in dry weather, or even no flow at all. However, the charm of this place, combined with the forest walk, will delight you. Hike suggested by the local tourist office.
The Charande ridges from Autrans via Le Relais
10.23 mi
+2,369 ft
-2,346 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
An invigorating and challenging hike that alternates between woodland and ridge trails with views of both sides of the mountain.
The ski jumps through the Bois du Claret
3.36 mi
+509 ft
-509 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A short hike in terms of distance, but challenging on the best part. The view is well worth the effort!
Circular route via Font Scellier to Autrans
5.01 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,079 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
Snowshoe hike on marked trails to Font Scellier and return via a trail in a beautiful valley. This little-used hike, alternating between shade and sunshine, offers superb views of Autrans.
From Pas de l'Ours to La Molière from Autrans
7.69 mi
+2,359 ft
-2,359 ft
5h 35
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
From the hamlet of Le Truc at the north-eastern entrance to the village of Autrans, you can access La Molière mountain and discover the Isère valley and the city of Grenoble through a gap in the mountain. Higher up, you will see all the mountains surrounding Grenoble and its region. Don't look for the "pas" (step) of the bear as a paw print because, here as is often the case in the mountains, "pas" is a diminutive of "passage" (passage).
Route of the ridges and the Molière mountain pasture
9.31 mi
+2,306 ft
-2,277 ft
6h 15
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
This hike offers numerous panoramic views of the Chartreuse, Belledonne and part of the Vercors, both along the ridge trail and the pleasant path that crosses the mountain pasture.
Crête de Charande
5.83 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,133 ft
4h 35
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A very easy route on the ridge separating the Autrans valley from that of Lans en Vercors.
Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans
8.68 mi
+2,169 ft
-2,175 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
The summit of the Gorges de la Bourne via the Pas des Rages
6.87 mi
+2,789 ft
-2,789 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
Starting from Basse-Valette, the Pas des Rages provides access to the top of the cliffs of the Bourne Gorges. The path then runs along the cliff, offering magnificent views of the gorges and allowing you to discover the Balme Noire cave. In addition to the walk, access to the starting point is via the Bourne Gorges road, one of the most beautiful in the Vercors.
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