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Ambel plateau
Visorando Member
12.16 mi
+2,146 ft
-2,116 ft
7h 30
Difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
The Ambel Plateau, a mix of pastures and forests, covers an area of 1,231 hectares. The view of the surrounding peaks and mountain ranges is superb: to the east, the Vercors High Plateaus and the Grand Veymont; to the west, the Tête de la Dame (1,506 m), from where you can see the Diois, the Baronnies and the Omblèze valley with its cliffs below; and to the south, the Saint-Julien-en-Quint valley.
⚠️ Between 1 July and 15 September, Prefectural Order DDT-SEF-2026-0176 of 4 June 2026 concerning temporary restrictions on access to the Saoû Forest and the Ambel Plateau in the event of a fire risk, assessed on a daily basis. A map is published every evening (around 5.30 pm) for the following day.
The Roc de Toulau and the Plateau d'Ambel with its karstic cave
9.79 mi
+2,546 ft
-2,546 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
After a slightly steep but easy climb to Roc de Toulau, where the view is magnificent, we will reach the Plateau d'Ambel and its curious karstic cave des Quatre Gorges before climbing to the Tête de la Dame. Return via a good trail and then a wide path.
Scialet des Quatre Gorges circular loop
8.90 mi
+1,594 ft
-1,568 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
A hike around the Plateau d'Ambel to explore its hidden depths and vertiginous cliffs. Interesting in all seasons, and equally so when done in the opposite direction.
On horseback across the Ambel Plateau from the Refuge de la Gardiole
9.22 mi
+1,631 ft
-1,608 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
A lovely horse ride to explore the Ambel Plateau.No particular difficulty; theGR®® signposting is very easy to follow.There are vast expanses of pasture to explore at the summit, as well as fantastic views all along the ridges.Take care, however, in poor visibility (fog, rain), as there is a risk of not seeing the drop-off at the ridges and cliffs.
Tour around Bouvante-le-Haut
17.58 mi
+3,786 ft
-3,809 ft
2 days
Difficult
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
Tour of the Bouvante plateau via the Col de la Bataille, the Ambel plateau and the Col de la Rama.
The Ambel Plateau as seen from the Gervanne Valley
12.04 mi
+3,507 ft
-3,504 ft
8h 35
Difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
Situated at the southernmost tip of the Vercors, the Ambel Plateau overlooks the Drôme and the small valleys leading up to it. The Gervanne Valley, once past the Gorges d’Omblèze, is a lovely starting point from which to explore the vast expanse of this high plateau, perched at nearly 1,500 metres. Steppe lovers, don’t miss out.
From Bouvante le Haut to the Ambel Farm
9.15 mi
+2,927 ft
-843 ft
6h 45
Moderate
Departure from Bouvante (Drôme)
The route starts from the village of Bouvante-le-Haut with its distinctive double wash house. The climb up to the Ambel plateau takes you through a succession of refreshing forests, unique woodlands, flower-filled meadows and breathtaking scenery at the Col de la Bataille.
From the Ambel Farm to Bouvante le Haut
8.42 mi
+860 ft
-2,966 ft
6 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Omblèze (Drôme)
Pastoral plateau, undergrowth, flower-filled meadow. A varied and very pleasant route offering the chance to encounter a rich and unspoilt flora. This route features a very steep descent for the return to Bouvante le Haut via the Col de Rioupeysson.