A Dolomites twin!

A vast altitude plateau, the Vercors massif offers to hikers a harmonious wilderness. Climbing up to the plateau is the goal for the first days... A steep ascent into limestone where ibex and chamois are often present in the morning. Then we encounter a mix of mediterranean and dolomitic landscapes on top of the ridges between Grand-Veymont and the Mont Aiguille, with the Ecrins massif in the background.

From here we are about to enter the Devoluy massif under the face of the Grand-Ferrand in the classified valley of Jarjatte. The hike is now more alpine in this surprising range. Have you already heard about the Chourum?

Quick passage into the Devoluy, because we cannot miss the Bure mountain, an altitude desert where giant parables are scanning our universe. Return via the Aiguille pass, where bearded vulture nestle... Amazing!

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THE PRICE

The price includes:

Organisation and booking fees, guiding by a qualified and insured mountain leader;
Accommodation in gîtes and small hotels, including the tourist tax;
All meals including picnic lunches and simple snacks during the day;
Luggage transport between accommodation (except on day 2 and day 4);
Transfers as described on the technical sheet and return taxi to departure point.

The price does not include:

Personal expenses (drinks, etc.), touristic visits;
Luggage transport on day 2 an day 4;
Travel insurance;
Your return journey from home to the point of departure/end point.

The price is all inclusive from departure to end point.

Personalised tour available

The itinerary day by day

Day 1

Meet at 9:00am at the train station of Monestier-de-Clermont and transfer to Gresse-en-Vercors.

VERCORS PLATEAU - MONT AIGUILLE
Climb to the Pas des Bassachons (1903m), the gateway to the Vercors plateau. Cross beneath the summit of Grand-Veymont (2341m), in the wide open spaces of the high plateaux... Passage to the Pas de la Selle, then the Col de l'Aupet, at the foot of the elegant Mont Aiguille. Descent to the village of Chichilianne. Overnight in a hotel, with luggage.
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +950 m; -1150 m / 15km
5.5 hour walk / Elevation: +750 m; -1050 m from the Col L'Allimas / 12,5 km

Day 2

PAS DE L’AIGUILLE – CABANE DE L’ESSAURE – CRÊTES DE COMBEAU
Back to the high plateaux via the Pas de l'Aiguille. Cross the Essaure plateau to the shepherd's hut before following a superb ridge path above the Trièves. Short ascent to the Col de Côte Chèvre before descending to the small village of Nonnières. Overnight in a hotel, with swimming pool, without luggage.
7 hour walk / Elevation: +950 m; -1150 m / 17 km

Day 3

MONT JOCOU - LUS-LA-CROIX-HAUTE VILLAGE
Climb up to the Col de Jiboui, from where you reach the ridges. In the distance, the Ecrins, the Obiou and the Dévoluy punctuate the landscape. Griffon vultures prowl around... Descent through mountain pastures and forests to the hamlet of Grimone. Short transfer to the small village of Lus-La-Croix-Haute. Overnight in a gîte, with luggage.
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1050 m; -800 m / 16 km

Day 4

VALLON DE LA JARJATTE - CHARNIER PASS - LACHAUP
Short transfer to the Jarjatte valley. Over the Col du Charnier and into the Dévoluy massif. A superb hike under the southern foothills of the Grand-Ferrand in a great alpine hiking atmosphere. Overnight in a gîte without luggage.
7 hour walk / Elevation: +1050 m; -850 m / 15 km

Day 5

AIGUILLE PASS - LA CLUSE
Climb up to the suspended Aiguilles valley, a high plateau perched between two craggy peaks, watched over by vultures and the Bearded Vulture. Return via the alpine pastures of La Rama and settle in for 2 nights at the Yvraie gîte in the hamlet of La Cluse.
7.5 hour walk / Elevation: +/-1000 m / 19 km

Day 6

MONTAGNE DE BURE
A day at altitude to discover the wild side of the Bure plateau (2560m). Spectacular ascent of the gigantic scree slopes of the Combe de Bure and crossing of the plateau to the observatory, whose parabolic dishes scan the sky. Lunar atmosphere. Descent via Combe Ratin to the village of St Etienne. Short transfer ane return to the gîte.
8 hour walk / Elevation: +/-1350 / 16 km

Day 7

COL DE PLATE CONTIER - VALLON DU RIOUFROID
Climb to the Col de Plate Contier, then a short round trip to the impressive Pas de l'Agneau for one of the most spectacular views of the week, facing the Combe de Sauvas. The descent is via the wild Garnesier valley to the Rioufroid gorges.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +/-700m / 11Km

End point in the rioufroid valley around 4:00pm and return with a taxi to Monestier-de-Clermont.

The program has been drawn up based on the latest information available at the time of writing; unforeseen circumstances are always possible and situations beyond our control may alter the program.
The guide may adapt the program to suit the level of the group and /or the weather conditions. The final decision is taken by the guide

The trip

LEVEL ***

Elevation: +/- 900m average per day.
Walking time: 5 to 6.5 hours per day.
Type of trek: well-marked trails. One or two steep passages to ascend Bure mountain.

You have to be in a general good fitness level. Please practice a cardio sport such as hiking, running, cycling, from 3 to 4 hours a week. Your physical preparation will enable you to enjoy your trek to the maximum.
Please find the description of the levels by clicking here: levels of difficulty

GUIDING

Group from 6 to 14 people supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

With baggage transport: your baggage is transported daily by a vehicle, except on day 2 and day 4.

YOUR BACKPACK FOR THE NIGHT WITHOUT YOUR BAGGAGE

For the night without your baggage at the accommodation (you will get it back the night after), here are the things to add to your backpack (about 2 kilos are enough!):
- small toilet bag
- sleeping bag liner sheet
- change of clothes (bare necessities!)

ACCOMMODATION

2 nights in hotel, in a 2-person bedroom (in Chichilianne the hotel has a wellness area, +15€/ person, the Mont Barral hotel offers a swimming pool and a spa, no extra charge).
4 nights in gite, in dormitory.

MEALS

Breakfast and dinner are provided in each accommodation.
Picnics are included and are carefully prepared daily by your guide, comprising a variety of healthy salads and local products.
On the day without luggage, the picnic is provided by the accommodation.

Please inform us about your food allergies and special diets at the time of booking.
We do our best to accommodate special diets (gluten-free, vegetarian, etc.). However, we encourage you to bring some additional products for your own picnics.

Practical information

ACCESS TO DEPARTURE POINT

Meeting at 9:00am at the train station of Monestier-de-Clermont and transfer to Gresse-en-Vercors.

BY TRAIN
Paris/Grenoble/Monestier-de-Clermont. Transfer from Monestier to Gresse-en-vercors with an Altitude Mont Blanc vehicle.
Check www.oui.sncf for schedules.
Transfer from Monestier to Gresse-en-Vercors with Altitude Mont Blanc.

BY CAR
Take the A48 motorway to Grenoble, then A51 to Sisteron, exit Monestier-de-Clermont. Transfer from Monestier to Gresse-en-Vercors with Altitude Montblanc.

CAR-SHARING
Get in touch with people to share a lift! Here are some website recommendations :
www.blablacar.fr www.laroueverte.com www.roulezmalin.com

End point around 4pm in Lus-La-Croix-Haute and around 5:00pm in Monestier-de-Clermont.

If you are late please contact the agency as soon as possible on: +33 (0)4 50 79 09 16 or +33 (0)6 42 49 76 07

Equipment & luggage

EQUIPMENT LIST

Clothing

Walking trousers
Shorts (Bikini/swimsuit, just in case!)
Breathable or merino wool t-shirts
Breathable or merino wool leggings
Fleece or jumper
Wind stopper or Goretex jacket
Waterproof poncho + gaiters or Goretex trousers + waterproof rucksack cover
Pair of gloves and a warm hat
Sun hat or baseball cap
Walking socks (1 pair per day)
Sturdy walking boots with a good sole, already broken in
1 change of clothes for the evening
A pair of comfortable shoes for the evening

Other Equipment

Toilet bag
Quick drying towel
Sunglasses and sun cream
Water bottle or Camelback (1.5 litre minimum)
Knife, fork and spoon
Plastic lunch box/plate for your picnic lunches
Plastic cup for coffee
Small First Aid kit (antihistamine, ibuprofen, Compeed type blister pads...)
Survival blanket
Head torch or hand torch
Sleeping bag liner sheet and pillowcase (blankets provided at accommodation)
Two adjustable walking poles (highly recommended)
Identity card or passport

BACKPACK

Bring a comfortable backpack of 30 to 40 litres for your personal belongings for the day (warm clothes, waterproofs, water, plate and cutlery for your picnic, sunscreen and your identity papers) and please keep a little room to carry a picnic and snacks.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORT

Your baggage will be transported daily (except Day 2 and 4) between accommodation by our logistics vehicle. You are allowed 1 soft, sports type bag with all your possessions inside, no heavier than 10kg. Your bag has to be carried everyday by the driver, where access is not always easy, please think of their backs! Baggage which is too big and too heavy won't be accepted by the drivers!

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Duration : 6 days

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Duration : 6 days

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DENTS BLANCHES AIGUILLES ROUGES

Duration : 7 days

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MYSTERIES OF THE DEVOLUY self-guided

Duration : 4 days

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