Rencurel walks

This route starting from Rancurel follows some very beautiful paths, mostly through woodland, and offers beautiful views of the village from the heights.

A circular route to discover the forgotten village of La Goulandière, lost in the Coulmes. A hike that can be done in all seasons and at all times of day.

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.

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.

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.

An easy snowshoe route to the summit of Gros Martel in the forest overlooking the pleasant village of Méaudre.

Walk through the woods of Méaudre along the cross-country ski trails of the Peatland stadium.

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.

A beautiful circular route between the forest, the Gros Martel viewpoint and a walk in the sky (Gorges de la Bourne cliff, aerial trail).

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.

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.

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.

This is a short walk from Col de Romeyère to Pas de Pertuson. This pass connects the Romeyère and Rencurel valley to the Autrans valley.

Circular loop starting from Méaudre in the cool Bois des Enversins forest. The climb is long but easy. The return is the same, except for the arrival via the grassy slopes of the ski resort. At the summit, Gros Martel, there is a beautiful view of the eastern Vercors and Villard-de-Lans.

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.

Long snowshoe hike starting from the village of Méaudre. Shorter and easier starting from the Refuge des Narces. The route is generally marked "snowshoes" all along. You may have to search a little sometimes.

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.

Above Malleval-en-Vercors, hike through the woods for a glimpse of the Coulmes Forest and a pretty waterfall.

A pleasant short route that can be done on foot with children or on snowshoes, depending on the season.

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.

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.