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Saint-Paul-lès-Monestier walks
Grisail and Ponsonnanche circular loop
Visorando Member
4.07 mi
+387 ft
-381 ft
2h 10
Easy
Departure from Saint-Paul-lès-Monestier (Isère)
A charming, easy walk offering beautiful views of the surrounding peaks. In spring, you’ll enjoy the sound of the streams flowing down from the mountains.
Circular Monestier-de-Clermont starting from Saint-Paul-lès-Monestier
6.11 mi
+817 ft
-833 ft
3h 30
Easy
Departure from Monestier-de-Clermont (Isère)
This is a relatively easy short hike that will allow you to discover beautiful views of the eastern slope of the Vercors, the Obiou massif and the Gresse valley as far as Grenoble and the Chartreuse. You will also discover the mountain habitat of this part of the Isère as you pass through the small hamlets towards Saint-Paul-lès-Monestier.
Côte Rouge circuit from the Col du Fau
7.93 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,230 ft
4h 45
Moderate
Departure from Roissard (Isère)
This is a beautiful, easy walk offering panoramic views of the Trièves basin and the surrounding peaks.
The route and description were modified on 21 April 2022.
From the village of Sinard to the Monteynard Dam viewpoint
4.62 mi
+965 ft
-928 ft
3h 00
Easy
Departure from Sinard (Isère)
A new short circular walk, ideal for a half-day in winter or spring, takes you along paths to a magnificent viewpoint over the Monteynard dam. You will also enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains throughout the route.
The Belvédères de la Roche and Côte Rouge
6.50 mi
+1,138 ft
-1,161 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
Starting from Col de Fraisse above Monestier-de-Clermont, visit two viewpoints: La Roche, which overlooks Lake Monteynard, and Côte Rouge, facing the famous Mont Aiguille. On the way, pass by the beautiful beech tree called Arbre à Mimi.
Circular route via the Pas du Serpaton, the Rocher du Baconnet and the Roc de Cognière
5.39 mi
+1,125 ft
-1,125 ft
3h 30
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
Above Gresse-en-Vercors, starting from the Serpaton car park, a circular route towards the Rocher de Baconnet and the Roc de Cognière.
It offers stunning views:
- to the west over the Gresse Valley and Le Grand Veymont,
- to the south over Mont Aiguille,
- to the east over Monestier-de-Clermont with the A51 tunnel and viaduct, Lake Monteymard, the Corniche du Drac, the Écrins and the Dévoluy.
Monteynard Dam and Château d'Ars circular
7.56 mi
+1,978 ft
-2,001 ft
5h 10
Moderate
Departure from Avignonet (Isère)
This hike takes you on a short detour into the Trieves region, where you will visit two remarkable sites: the Monteynard dam and the Château d'Ars. All this under the watchful eye of La Peyrouse and with a breathtaking view of Lake Notre-Dame de Commiers.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
9.51 mi
+1,332 ft
-1,312 ft
5h 30
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
This is a hike that starts with a ferry crossing.
The objective is to take the two elegant bridges.
The first bridge crosses the Drac.
The second bridge crosses the Ebron.
Satisfactory markings.
Brion Bridge and Ébron footbridge
5.75 mi
+1,762 ft
-1,785 ft
4h 10
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
A circular hike to do when the boat is not crossing the lake (out of season) or if you want to take your time crossing the footbridges over two days. See my other hike: Drac footbridge hike.
I do not recommend this hike for people who are afraid of heights or have a phobia of falling!
Rocher du Baconnet loop via the Pas du Serpaton
6.14 mi
+2,159 ft
-2,152 ft
4h 40
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
From Gresse-en-Vercors, via the Pas du Serpaton, access to the Rocher du Baconnet via the ridges offers a 360° panorama of the cliffs of the Vercors barrier to the west, mont Aiguille to the south, the Dévoluy and Écrins massifs to the east, and the Chartreuse and Belledonne massifs to the north.
Gresse-en-Vercors, Rocher du Baconnet, Roc de Cognière, Col de l’Allimas
7.14 mi
+2,457 ft
-2,444 ft
5h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
This beautiful circular walk offers spectacular views along this magnificent ridge, with breathtaking vistas over the eastern slopes of the Vercors, Grand Veymont, Mont Aiguille, as well as the Trièves region—including the Obiou and Grand Ferrand—all the way to the Oisans, Taillefer and even Belledonne massifs.
Tour of the Palais and the Château Vert rock
6.22 mi
+1,224 ft
-1,217 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
This short hike starting from the village of Gresse-en-Vercors offers beautiful views of the cliffs on the eastern side of the Vercors, from the Grand Veymont to the Moucherolle, then on to the Serpaton and the Rocher du Baconnet. The route, which often runs through woodland, will also allow you to discover two rather curious little peaks: Le Palais and Château Vert, which are small cliffs rising above a magnificent forest.
Circuit via the Pas du Berlioz, the Brion Bridge and the Ébron footbridge
5.39 mi
+1,322 ft
-1,316 ft
3h 40
Moderate
Departure from Treffort (Isère)
A short route to get your legs moving as soon as the weather turns fine. No particular difficulty and some lovely views of the mountains surrounding the Trièves!
Pas du Serpaton - Rocher du Cléton route
5.24 mi
+1,736 ft
-1,752 ft
3h 55
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
Hike accessible to all, practically all year round, offering beautiful views but requiring a good knowledge of orientation. Can also be done on snowshoes. No signposts between Pas du Serpaton and Chaumeil.
The foothills of Le Brisou, La Bâtie and Chauplane from the Col de l'Allimas
5.43 mi
+1,726 ft
-1,736 ft
4h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
This walk, the route of which (fully signposted with red and yellow markers) is largely shaded, is particularly pleasant in hot weather. It is strongly advised against undertaking this walk in winter, as the first section runs alongside the Brisou stream on hillsides that are very steep in places. Furthermore, some streams, which are dry in summer, may not be crossable in winter. This is not a family walk suitable for young children!
Crête du Brisou from the Col de l'Allimas
4.65 mi
+1,480 ft
-1,473 ft
3h 25
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
This short, relatively easy hike will take you to the ridge, offering superb views of the eastern Vercors range, Mont Aiguille, the Trièves region as far as the Oisans, and the Belledonne massif.
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