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Rencurel walks
On the heights of Rencurel
Visorando Member
2.85 mi
+666 ft
-663 ft
1h 55
Easy
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
This route starting from Rancurel follows some very beautiful paths, mostly through woodland, and offers beautiful views of the village from the heights.
La Goulandière
5.68 mi
+1,093 ft
-1,106 ft
3h 35
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
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.
Rencurel (Les Rimets) – Presles
9.10 mi
+1,552 ft
-2,054 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
From Les Rimets (Rencurel) to Presles.
A route running almost entirely through the forest.
At La Goulandière, magnificent views from the Belvédère du Ranc overlooking La Bourne.
Loop from Les Rimets via the Pas de l'Âne
8.17 mi
+4,042 ft
-4,035 ft
7h 15
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
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.
Banc du Ranc circular loop
5.09 mi
+774 ft
-771 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
Fancy getting lost in the Coulmes massif?
Fancy admiring a stunning view from the top of the cliffs too?
Then this snowshoe hike is just the thing for you!
La Goulandière from La Balme de Rencurel
6.38 mi
+1,821 ft
-1,844 ft
4h 30
Moderate
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
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
6.87 mi
+2,789 ft
-2,789 ft
5h 35
Difficult
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
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
3.74 mi
+741 ft
-741 ft
4 hrs
Easy
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
An easy snowshoe route to the summit of Gros Martel in the forest overlooking the pleasant village of Méaudre.
Le Gros Martel
3.21 mi
+748 ft
-748 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
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
4.19 mi
+768 ft
-784 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Presles (Isère) (Isère)
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
Association / Club / Walk leader
6.74 mi
+2,215 ft
-2,185 ft
5h 00
Difficult
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
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 route in Les Coulmes and its viewpoints
3.39 mi
+735 ft
-719 ft
3 hrs
Easy
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
A pleasant walk to enjoy in any season, passing through the forest and beautiful meadows and skirting the cliffs. There are several stunning viewpoints to enjoy.
Circular loop around Patente
4.56 mi
+1,010 ft
-1,010 ft
4 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
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
3.92 mi
+423 ft
-417 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
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
4.44 mi
+761 ft
-787 ft
2h 40
Easy
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
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.
The Pas de Pertuson
3.01 mi
+1,168 ft
-1,168 ft
2h 25
Easy
Departure from Rencurel (Isère)
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.
Le Gros Martel from Méaudre
7.05 mi
+1,791 ft
-1,791 ft
4h 50
Moderate
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
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.
Valchevrière, evoking the Resistance in Le Vercors
0.96 mi
+256 ft
-236 ft
0h 40
Easy
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
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.
Le Gros Martel
7.58 mi
+2,175 ft
-2,149 ft
5 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
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.
Bison loop and Croix des Albans
3.05 mi
+305 ft
-305 ft
1h 40
Easy
Departure from Méaudre (Isère)
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.
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.
Gerlette Waterfall and Neurre Pass
7.23 mi
+2,247 ft
-2,218 ft
5h 15
Moderate
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
Above Malleval-en-Vercors, hike through the woods for a glimpse of the Coulmes Forest and a pretty waterfall.
Col de Neurre from Malleval-en-Vercors
6.79 mi
+2,566 ft
-2,552 ft
5h 20
Moderate
Departure from Malleval-en-Vercors (Isère)
An alternative to another hike, the Gerlette Waterfall and Col de Neurre, which follows the same route out but takes a different route back, minimising the amount of road walking.
Above the Bourne via the Rochers du Ranc and the Goulandière
9.67 mi
+3,832 ft
-3,845 ft
8 hrs
Very difficult
Departure from Châtelus (Isère) (Isère)
This wide circular loop combines several routes: first the “Au Fil de la Bourne” path, which runs along the valley floor from the Cirque du Bournillon, then the climb to the popular Goulandière cliff, from where you head towards the plateau of the Forêt des Coulmes. A visit to the sites and old hamlets of this forest precedes a steep descent via the Pas du Ranc down to the Charanche road.
The Col du Liorin from Les Sables
3.20 mi
+423 ft
-443 ft
1h 50
Easy
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
A pleasant short route that can be done on foot with children or on snowshoes, depending on the season.
Circular loop: Sapin Bellier and Col de Liorin
5.35 mi
+843 ft
-837 ft
3h 10
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
Starting from the Bois Barbu Nordic Centre, this is an interesting walk that takes you to the magnificent Sapin Bellier, which stands proudly in the heart of the Forêt de la Loubière.
Malaterre Circular
5.60 mi
+794 ft
-810 ft
3 hrs
Moderate
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
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
4.53 mi
+535 ft
-535 ft
2h 35
Easy
Departure from Villard-de-Lans (Isère)
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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