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Pas de Montbrand walks
Les Deux Pas in Les Écouges
Visorando Member
11.12 mi
+2,697 ft
-2,697 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Gervais (Isère) (Isère)
This walk, in the Écouges, passes through two ‘pas’: the Montbrand and the Pierre Taillée. It is very well signposted. Pleasant during heatwaves as it is mostly in the woods. At the ‘pas’, magnificent views over the Isère plain.
A circular route to the north of Autrans
12.47 mi
+3,045 ft
-3,018 ft
7 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A walk in the hills above Autrans, on either side of the Nave ridge. Beautiful views over the Isère alluvial plain and the river to the west, the Vercors high plateau to the east, and the Écrins range further afield. A good climb to the highest point at the Signal de Nave. The return journey is a gentle descent through the forest.
Crossing the Vercors from Engins to Saint-Gervais
21.71 mi
+5,394 ft
-7,323 ft
14h 40
Extremely difficult
Departure from Engins (Isère)
This traverse of the northern Vercors links Engins to Saint-Gervais from east to west, passing over three peaks and through particularly wild sections. The route offers a wonderful variety of landscapes, ranging from forests to mountain pastures and the ridges typical of the Vercors. The higher ground offers stunning views over the Isère valley, the Chartreuse and the surrounding Alpine massifs. The route alternates between open stretches and more wooded sections, some of which are very remote.
⚠️ This route is intended solely for experienced and well-trained walkers. A GPX track is essential. See practical information.
Walks near Pas de Montbrand
The Molière Plateau
8.44 mi
+1,604 ft
-1,621 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Autrans (Isère)
A winter snowshoe hike through magnificent landscapes, offering stunning views in unspoilt, peaceful natural surroundings.
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte – Lans-en-Vercors
6.55 mi
+2,425 ft
-1,686 ft
6 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
Following theGR®9route connects Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte to the Lans-en-Vercors Ski Centre via Moucherotte. Two vehicles are required.
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte - La Fauge Shelter
12.57 mi
+2,559 ft
-2,070 ft
8h 00
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
The second stage of the Vercors crossing, offering stunning views of the villages of the Vercors.
Crossing the Vercors via the Sentier Balcon
49.75 mi
+12,359 ft
-12,490 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
A relatively easy circular route that follows the balcony path running along the foot of the Vercors cliff from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte to Gresse-en-Vercors.
You then climb up onto the plateau via the Col des Bachassons and return to theGR® via the Pas des Chatons, before heading to Corrençon-en-Vercors, where you will have left a car.
Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte - Cabane de Roybon
12.38 mi
+4,573 ft
-3,652 ft
9h 40
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte (Isère)
First stage of the circular route from Saint Nizier to Corrençon en Vercors, with a stop at the Cabane de Roybon below the Col Vert.Whilst the first part is easy, the section between Col de l’Arc and Col Vertis challenging, with sections over a sheer drop!Take great care.
Malleval-en-Vercors – Rencurel (Les Rimets)
8.39 mi
+2,156 ft
-1,896 ft
5h 45
Moderate
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
Stage2 of the Tour des Coulmes.
This is the longest stage and the one with the steepest gradient.
The final section takes place entirely through woodland.
From Sassenage to Noyarey on the slopes of the Vercors
3.77 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,119 ft
2h 45
Moderate
Departure from Sassenage (Isère)
This exploratory hike along the paths on the northern flank of the Vercors should be treated as a training session if it is cold higher up. There are three viewpoints, two of which have been developed.
That said, the constant change in gradient along this route is sure to please any hiker or runner hoping to tackle the drovers' road leading to the Sornin plateau at a later date.
This walk is only enjoyable in dry weather, as the slopes become slippery after rain.
Pic Saint-Michel via the Vertige des Cimes
6.58 mi
+2,110 ft
-2,474 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Lans-en-Vercors (Isère)
A very classic route that takes you to four remarkable viewpoints in succession, offering views of Grenoble and its valley, as well as the Vercors plateau, the Rocher de l’Ours and the Roc Cornafion. It’s a hike you should do at least once if you’re in the area.
Ideally, you should take two cars up and leave one at the finish, which is at the Parking des Barnets, two hairpin bends below the start point at the Lans-en-Vercors resort.
