Prégentil from Villard-Reymond

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In an hour, you can reach a 360-degree viewpoint offering views of four Alpine massifs: Taillefer, Belledonne, Grandes Rousses and Écrins. The hike starts in the picturesque village of Villard-Reymond, which can be reached via a narrow road (with around 20 hairpin bends) from the Col d'Ornon. It begins in the shade of the undergrowth before reaching a ridge and then the Col de Saint-Jean. A steep climb, but under pine trees, takes you to the summit of Prégentil, where you can enjoy breathtaking views of peaks reaching 3,000-4,000 metres.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.50 km
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    Average duration: 2h 30 
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    Difficulty: Moderate
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    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 322 m
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    Descent: - 323 m
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    Highest point: 1,938 m
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    Lowest point: 1,615 m
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Photos

L'Alpes-d'Huez from the Belvédère
Le Grand Renaud
View of the Belledonne Massif
The Oisans massif from the viewpoint

Description of the walk

Reach the village of Villard-Reymond from the Col d'Ornon road via the D210. Park at the bottom of the village in a large car park.

(S/E) Walk up through the well-restored village and past the town hall. You will come to a crossroads.

(1) Leaving the road, continue straight ahead uphill along the "Route du Solude". It turns right towards the pass, ignore a path on the left and continue for about 200 m to reach the Col du Solude.

(2) Enjoy the view from the orientation table in the field on the left as you arrive at the car park. Go back up the path on the ridge and rejoin the road. Continue on the road to the right until you reach the hairpin bend on the left.

(3) At this bend, leave the large antenna on your left and continue along the ridge. Follow the Prégentil to reach the Col de Saint-Jean.

(4) Go up to the left. When you reach the first pine trees, find the path that winds upwards slightly to the right (there are several options). Reach the Prégentil viewpoint.

(5) Enjoy the 360-degree view. Be careful of the cliff edge. To return to the car park, take the same path you took on the way up (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,616 m - Villard-Reymond car park
  2. 1 : km 0.41 - alt. 1,648 m - Crossroads - North of the village
  3. 2 : km 0.66 - alt. 1,683 m - col du Solude
  4. 3 : km 1.36 - alt. 1,750 m - Hairpin bend - Grande Antenne
  5. 4 : km 2.34 - alt. 1,840 m - col de St jean
  6. 5 : km 2.71 - alt. 1,936 m - Prégentil
  7. S/E : km 5.5 - alt. 1,615 m - Villard-Reymond car park

Notes

Good walking shoes are recommended.

Worth a visit

A hostel welcomes thirsty hikers in Villard-Reymond.

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