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Mens, the Sacrificial Stone
Visorando Member
10.03 mi
+1,660 ft
-1,677 ft
6h 05
Moderate
Departure from Mens (Isère)
An easy walk, surrounded by peaks: Le Chatel, L'Obiou, Le Grand Ferrand, Les Deux Aiguilles, Le Jocou, Le Mont-Aiguille, Le Grand Veymont... All while passing through the villages of Trièves.
A fairly shaded walk, ideal in summer.
Circular loop around Mens
3.96 mi
+600 ft
-633 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Mens (Isère)
A short, easy circular route around Mens, with beautiful views of the entire Trièves region for most of the route. Suitable in all seasons. You can enjoy the shops and cafés in Mens before or after your hike.
Le Châtel or Bonnet de Calvin
9.63 mi
+3,730 ft
-3,730 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mens (Isère)
This hike ends on a plateau dominated by the Dévoluy's landmark mountain: the Obiou.
Serre du Thaud – Serre des Neuf Églises, starting from Le Petit Oriol
3.98 mi
+607 ft
-604 ft
2h 20
Easy
Departure from Cornillon-en-Trièves (Isère)
A lovely route to enjoy with the family through the rolling hills of the Trièves. It alternates between woodland, meadows and a bit of tarmac, without any difficulty.
Longueville en Trièves loop
4.63 mi
+817 ft
-794 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Saint-Baudille-et-Pipet (Isère)
A short but very pleasant walk in the heart of the Trièves basin. You will have beautiful panoramic views of the many peaks that surround it. A walk that is particularly accessible to families.
Panoramic views in the heart of the Trièves
14.36 mi
+2,129 ft
-2,119 ft
8h 25
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Hérans (Isère)
A remarkable circular route offering a breathtaking array of contrasting landscapes. Nestled between the Vercors and Dévoluy massifs and their iconic peaks, the Trièves reveals a sublime andunspoilt natural environment .
The Rochassac Hut
4.17 mi
+2,283 ft
-2,260 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Baudille-et-Pipet (Isère)
A short but steep hike at the foot of the western part of the Obiou massif, beneath the Arêtes de Bachilianne.
The view of the entire distant Vercors range and the sense of the towering Obieu foothills
will make the effort well worth it.
The Ébron and the two mills
10.85 mi
+1,650 ft
-1,650 ft
6h 25
Moderate
Departure from Prébois (Isère)
This walk in the heart of the Trièves region offers some beautiful panoramic views. You are surrounded by the peaks of Dévoluy and Vercors. The route mainly follows beautiful paths and, in part, small roads.
Circular route between Saint-Jean-d'Hérans and the Drac Gorges.
5.05 mi
+1,181 ft
-1,178 ft
3h 20
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Jean-d'Hérans (Isère)
A beautiful variety of landscapes, beautiful views of the Drac gorges, the upper reaches of Lake Monteynard and, of course, the Vercors, Oisans, Obioux, etc.
Yellow markings will guide you along the way, and there are numerous hiking signs to help you find your way.
Le Sénépy from Mayres-Savel
Association / Club / Walk leader
7.77 mi
+3,576 ft
-3,576 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Mayres-Savel (Isère)
Le Sénépy and its exceptional panorama from Mayres-Savel via the ridges.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard without the boat
9.05 mi
+2,956 ft
-2,982 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Mayres-Savel (Isère)
This walk is a variation on the classic tour of the Himalayan footbridges of Lake Monteynard, which does not require a boat trip (for a fee) to return to the starting point. In addition, this route takes you to the Pas du Berlioz (very beautiful view of the lake) and the Pont de Brion. It is hardly any longer than taking the boat, as you don't need to go all the way to the pier, which is quite far away. However, part of the route is a return trip.
Wild balcony at Cordéac
5.20 mi
+1,955 ft
-1,936 ft
4h 05
Difficult
Departure from Cordéac (Isère)
Wild balcony above the village. Start gently on the Sentier des Pavés, then turn off towards the Ruisseau de Chalanne. This is where a small, very wild path begins, often in poor condition due to bad weather. The hike ends at the Bois du Permay and then Pierre Grosse.
Furnaces and heritage of Cordéac
2.53 mi
+266 ft
-256 ft
1h 25
Easy
Departure from Cordéac (Isère)
This walk is accessible to all and takes you on a tour of the village of Cordéac and its four ovens. The route is suitable for walkers, mountain bikers and horse riders. It passes by a large children's playground with a picnic area, close to an equestrian centre, and allows you to discover the local architecture.
The Drac footbridge
5.72 mi
+1,621 ft
-1,617 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Mayres-Savel (Isère)
A circular hike to do when the boat is not crossing the lake (out of season) or if you want to take your time crossing the footbridges over two days. See the Pont de Brion and Ébron footbridge hike.
This hike is not recommended for people who are afraid of heights or have a phobia of falling.
Footbridge over the Drac from Mayres-Savel beach
3.38 mi
+522 ft
-535 ft
2h 00
Easy
Departure from Mayres-Savel (Isère)
A superb, quick walk to the Drac footbridge, along the north bank of the river of the same name, south of Lake Monteynard. Beautiful views of the lake and river, until you cross the Himalayan footbridge before returning.
The Fétoure Cave
7.66 mi
+3,658 ft
-3,665 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Tréminis (Isère)
This cave is located at the foot of the majestic west face of the Petit and Grand Ferrand (700 m vertical drop).
With a view of the Triève and Vercors in the background.
See § Practical information.
The Baroness’s Trail
9.88 mi
+4,718 ft
-4,718 ft
10 hrs
Extremely difficult
Departure from Tréminis (Isère)
The scree from the summer of 2024 makes this route extremely difficult and demanding.
Brought back into the spotlight by Pascal Sombardier’s publications, the Sentier de la Baronne crosses the Petites Charances, a suspended balcony at the foot of the western face of the Dévoluy (stretching from the Grand Ferrand to the Obiou), above Tréminis.
It is a long and demanding route, not necessarily very technical, but one where you must take great care with every step.
The view stretches westwards, from the Chartreuse to Mont Ventoux, via the eastern face of the Vercors.
Circuit around the Côte Rouge viewpoint
4.09 mi
+1,106 ft
-1,093 ft
2h 50
Easy
Departure from Roissard (Isère)
I suggest a new hike, perfect for a half-day, with a magnificent viewpoint at the summit of Côte Rouge.
Circuit via the Pas du Berlioz, the Brion Bridge and the Ébron footbridge
5.39 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
A short route to get your legs moving as soon as the weather turns fine. No particular difficulty and some lovely views of the mountains surrounding the Trièves!
Brion Bridge and Ébron footbridge
5.75 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,785 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
A circular hike to do when the boat is not crossing the lake (out of season) or if you want to take your time crossing the footbridges over two days. See my other hike: Drac footbridge hike.
I do not recommend this hike for people who are afraid of heights or have a phobia of falling!
Saint-Michel signal and Beaumont Canal circular loop
9.15 mi
+2,031 ft
-2,028 ft
6h 00
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Laurent-en-Beaumont (Isère)
A hike to discover this small natural region of Beaumont from one of its peaks, at 1,493 m, and its irrigation canal, which is over 150 years old. Beautiful views of the Écrins and Obiou massifs and the Matheysin plateau (when there is no fog!).
The route is very well signposted and marked, so it's impossible to get lost!
Le Cimon from La Mure and back via Prunières
7.63 mi
+1,512 ft
-1,522 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from La Mure (Isère)
This hike, which is suitable for everyone, will take you along a Discovery Trail to a small peak overlooking the little town of La Mure. Crossing the meadows, you will then discover the surrounding mountains from the south of the Vercors to the Oisans via the Obiou. In Prunières, you will visit an old mining well where a magnificent fresco pays tribute to the miners. Paths and trails alternate between shaded and sunny passages.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
9.51 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
This is a hike that starts with a ferry crossing.
The objective is to take the two elegant bridges.
The first bridge crosses the Drac.
The second bridge crosses the Ebron.
Satisfactory markings.
The Belvédères de la Roche and Côte Rouge
6.50 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,161 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
Starting from Col de Fraisse above Monestier-de-Clermont, visit two viewpoints: La Roche, which overlooks Lake Monteynard, and Côte Rouge, facing the famous Mont Aiguille. On the way, pass by the beautiful beech tree called Arbre à Mimi.