Moucherotte (le) walks

A hike on the eastern flank of the Vercors above Lans-en-Vercors takes you to Le Moucherotte via the Vertige des Cimes, a footbridge that juts out two metres above the void. An easy hike offering spectacular views of all the surrounding mountains and Grenoble.

Family hike offering a bird's eye view of Grenoble and a beautiful view of the Gerbier ridge.

An easy loop starting from the Lans-en-Vercors snow stadium to reach the summit of Moucherotte (on snowshoes or on foot). Caution: do not descend via the Combe de Saint-Nizier if visibility is poor. Stay on the path.

Here is another route for climbing Moucherotte, a little more challenging than the one starting from Lans-en-Vercors. The elevation gain is a little greater and the mountain trail requires good footwear. The 360° panorama is just as sublime and the view over the Grenoble basin is just as impressive.

Climbing the Moucherotte via the east face from Saint-Nizier is a wild and little-known route. The return via the large ski jump (on foot, fortunately) is also unusual. Yellow and green markings, as well as white/red.

Climb up to the magnificent Moucherotte viewpoint by taking a circular route up the wild Pas de la Bergère and back down the 'normal' route to Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte.

A beautiful circular loop that climbs up to Moucherotte via the east face (the steepest face) and descends via the ridges, avoiding the busiest paths. Please note: the climb is demanding: sections with cables in the rocks, sections requiring the use of your hands, trail not always easy to find. Moderator's note added on 14/09/2021 (still relevant on 24 April 2023): the cable section is currently closed and undergoing renovation work. See comments at the bottom of the page.

A fairly long circular route (20 km in reality) which takes you up the classic Moucherotte climb, but descends via the Pas de la Tinette, Les Jeux and Les Traverses, which are less well known. The return from Lans-en-Vercors to Saint-Nizier is via a new, well-marked and well-maintained path, which keeps hikers away from the road.

A fairly challenging hike starting from the Tremplin car park (built for the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games) leading to the Moucherotte orientation table and its wonderful 360° panorama.

A splendid circular route around the Moucherotte, allowing you to (literally) pass through the rock to reach a ledge right on the cliff face above Grenoble, where you can enjoy a unique view of the city and the mountain ranges from Belledonne to Dévoluy, taking in Les Rousses, Oisans and Le Taillefer. The wild Vallon des Forges is on the itinerary.This hike may require a 30-metre rope (or a 15-metre abseil rope as an alternative) in the Trou Saint-Michel if you’re not comfortable descending a grade 3 section.

Variations on the theme of: balcony, woodland, scree, cliffs, summit, carpet of flowers, undergrowth, viewpoint, sporting culture surrounding the 90-metre ski jump from the Grenoble Olympic Games.

From the Drac valley, the approach to the Moucherotte via its eastern slope may seem vertiginous, yet this is not the case. The view from the front is deceptive; the average gradient at the top is only 30 per cent. The little-used path is relatively well marked with blue markings. It skilfully navigates the rocky terraces by making the most of their natural features. The climbing sections remain easy with good handholds, but some exposed passages may put off those prone to vertigo.The ascent takes place through woodland up to 1,500 m, then over scree and limestone rock amidst sparse vegetation. Throughout this second section, you can enjoy magnificent views of the valley and the surrounding mountains. The return journey follows theGR®® 91 to join the East Balcony path, which leads back to the car park.

A magnificent hike reserved for experienced walkers who are not daunted by steep slopes. The ascent from Château Bouvier offers lovely scenery, and there are rocky outcrops to negotiate as soon as you emerge from the woods. The Trou Saint Michel is equipped with straps and ropes to aid the descent. Please read the route description carefully before setting out on this hike.