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Rencurel walks
Loop from Les Rimets via the Pas de l'Âne
Hike starting and ending at Les Rimets, located in the hills above Rencurel. The hike is almost entirely in the woods. The loop passes by the old Serre du Sâtre refuge (which was burned down in 2022 and has not been restored) and offers a view of the Pas de l'Âne.The return route follows small paths that are not marked with the usual FFRandonnée colours, but are easy to find and very passable.
La Goulandière from La Balme de Rencurel
This hike offers superb views of the Bourne Gorges. The trails are very well maintained and easily accessible. A picnic at Banc du Ranc is a must! The village of La Goulandière is also worth a visit.
The summit of the Gorges de la Bourne via the Pas des Rages
Starting from Basse-Valette, the Pas des Rages provides access to the top of the cliffs of the Bourne Gorges. The path then runs along the cliff, offering magnificent views of the gorges and allowing you to discover the Balme Noire cave. In addition to the walk, access to the starting point is via the Bourne Gorges road, one of the most beautiful in the Vercors.
Le Gros Martel at the start of the peatland
An easy snowshoe route to the summit of Gros Martel in the forest overlooking the pleasant village of Méaudre.
Le Gros Martel
Walk through the woods of Méaudre along the cross-country ski trails of the Peatland stadium.
Belvédère du Ranc, Balme Riendre and the ruins of La Goulandière
A short, easy hike with little elevation gain, suitable for families, which takes you through three beautiful sites. The Ranc viewpoint, with a view of the Bourne valley and the southern peaks of the Vercors, the Balme Riendre, a chasm with a beautiful stone arch, and finally, the ruins of the hamlet of La Goulandière.
Balcon de la Bourne via Gros Martel
A beautiful circular route between the forest, the Gros Martel viewpoint and a walk in the sky (Gorges de la Bourne cliff, aerial trail).
Circular loop around Patente
This hike is ideal for discovering the Coulmes massif under the snow. On the snow-covered paths and trails, you will discover nature in its wildest state. Immerse yourself in this beautiful forest as you walk through it and along its forest trails.
The Méaudret Gorges
An easy walk for the whole family through the Méaudret gorges, following part of the Via Vercors. The path runs alongside or overlooks the river. It is even possible to take a dip in two or three places. The southern part allows you to enjoy the sun and the northern part the coolness of the undergrowth.Can be done on foot or by mountain bike.
Shaded circular in the Coulmes forest around Patente
A short family circular (tested with children aged 6 to 10), with beautiful views of the valley and surrounding peaks (viewpoint near the start), well shaded and cool. Lots of flowers and butterflies, as well as wild strawberries and raspberries at the right time of year.
Valchevrière, evoking the Resistance in Le Vercors
A very short walk, but the ruins of Valchevrière are the remains of one of the key sites of the Resistance in Vercors.
This hamlet served as a camp for the Resistance fighters and was burned to the ground on 23 July 1944 by the Nazis. Only the chapel was spared.
Allow 1 to 1½ hours for the visit to the hamlet.
Bison loop and Croix des Albans
A short and easy hike, even for little legs. Start in Méaudre to see the bison at the Prés Lauzés farm, climb up to Les Chaberts and return via the Croix des Albans. Beautiful views of the Autrans-Méaudre valley.
The Col du Liorin from Les Sables
A pleasant short route that can be done on foot with children or on snowshoes, depending on the season.
Malaterre Circular
A very pleasant circular in the Bois Barbu area. These woods, located opposite the Villard-de-Lans resort, offer beautiful snowshoe walks, made even easier by excellent signage. The proposed circular is No. 2, which connects the Auberge de la Glisse in Bois Barbu to the Malaterre Refuge.
Malaterre North Circular via Bois Barbu
Family walk in the woods. With no difficult sections, this route is also accessible by mountain bike, and the diversity of trails in the area means that you can enjoy many sections in complete solitude with nature.
The route follows the marked snowshoe trail no. 2 in the opposite direction, which in winter connects the Auberge de la Glisse (starting point for cross-country skiing) to the Auberge de Malaterre.
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