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Sommet de Malaval (2097m) walks
Malaval summit via the Pas de Berrièves
Visorando Member
11.32 mi
+4,954 ft
-4,954 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
A hike mainly off the beaten track, where an encounter with ibex is almost certain. The route takes in a succession of spectacular ridges, sharp limestone pavements covered in mountain pines and meadows teeming with marmots.
Please note: you must be proficient at reading the terrain and navigating to descend from the summit of Malaval onto theGR®91; see the visual landmarks in the practical information section.
Walks near Sommet de Malaval (2097m)
From the Jasse du Play to the Baraque du Pison
Association / Club / Walk leader
9.47 mi
+735 ft
-928 ft
5h 00
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The second stage of the Vercors crossing. Less elevation gain than the previous day, but still a good distance. However, we’re now properly entering the Vercors plateau, and a map, a compass and a good sense of direction are essential, especially when it’s foggy!
Jasse du Play shelter - Pré Peyret hut
7.16 mi
+512 ft
-528 ft
3h 45
Moderate
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fourth stage of this crossing is also the least physically demanding. Very flat and short, it takes you across vast meadows. But you can spice it up with the Grand Veymont option.
Cabane de la Peyrouse - Cabane des Aiguillettes
11.34 mi
+4,938 ft
-4,009 ft
9h 30
Difficult
Departure from Saint-Andéol (Isère) (Isère)
Day3 of our traverse: setting off from the Cabane de la Peyrouse to reach Gresse en Vercors. We go round the Grand Veymond to climb back up onto the plateau via the Col des Bachassons (water), then stop at the Cabane de l’Aiguillette.
Gresse en Vercors - Pas des hollowed-out tree trunks serving as drinking troughs
6.50 mi
+4,265 ft
-2,041 ft
6h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The first stage starts at Champ de l'Herse and goes to Pas des Bachassons. It passes by the Brisou ridge, offering a first panoramic view. There is a climb of over 1,000 metres, but you will be rewarded by the beauty of Pas des Bachassons.
Cabane des Aiguillettes - Corrençon-en-Vercors
15.15 mi
+666 ft
-3,110 ft
7h 35
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fourth and final day of the circular route leading from the L'Aiguillette hut at the foot of the Grand Veymont to the car park at the Corrençon-en-Vercors ski stadium, where we will have left a car.
Pas of hollowed-out tree trunks serving as drinking troughs
4.95 mi
+1,529 ft
-3,763 ft
3h 35
Difficult
Departure from Chichilianne (Isère)
The second day takes you to the highest point of the route: Le Grand Veymont. It offers a magnificent view of the Vercors high plateaus, Mont Aiguille and the valley. There is a good chance of seeing ibex and marmots!
Soldanelle Mountain Hut – Les Clôts
10.07 mi
+3,061 ft
-3,865 ft
7h 20
Difficult
Departure from Château-Bernard (Isère)
This second day is full of contrasts, from the narrow paths of the eastern ridges to the wide slopes of the Corrençon Villard ski area.
Crossing the Vercors Plateau
32.40 mi
+4,354 ft
-5,358 ft
4 days
Difficult
Departure from Corrençon-en-Vercors (Isère)
This route describes a four-stage crossing of the Vercors Plateau, from Corrençon to Clelles station.
From Corrençon-en-Vercors to the Jasse du Play
10.84 mi
+2,224 ft
-682 ft
6h 55
Moderate
Departure from Corrençon-en-Vercors (Isère)
First stage of a 4-day crossing of the Vercors. It’s a long trek but the elevation gain isn’t excessive.
Pré Peyret Shelter - Chatillon-en-Diois
12.95 mi
+1,962 ft
-5,259 ft
7h 40
Difficult
Departure from Gresse-en-Vercors (Isère)
The fifth and final stage of this journey through the Vercors. We set off to tackle the Glandasse, with superb views of the high plateaus, the Veymont, Mont Aiguille and the Drôme Provençale.