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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Contact us !Meet at 9:00am at the train station of Monestier-de-Clermont and transfer to Gresse-en-Vercors.
VERCORS PLATEAU - MONT AIGUILLE
Climb up to the Pas de la Ville (1925m) entering the Vercors plateau. Traverse under the Grand-Veymont summit (2341m) and into the vast expanse of this high plateau. Passing via the Aiguillettes hut, Pas de la Selle, then the Aupet pass at the foot of the elegant Mont Aiguille. Descend to Chichilianne village. Another pleasant itinerary is possible via Lalimas pass and the eastern face of the Mont Aiguille. Through tiny hamlets and with a panoramic view. Night in a hotel.
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +950m -1150m / 15Km
5.5 hour walk / Elevation: +750m -1050m from the Col L'Allimas / 12,5Km
PAS DE L’AIGUILLE – CABANE DE L’ESSAURE – CRÊTES DE COMBEAU
Head back up 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 ..but no luggage.
7 hour walk / Elevation: +950m -1150m / 17Km
MONT JOCOU - LUS-LA-CROIX-HAUTE VILLAGE
Climb to the Col de Jiboui, where you join the ridges. In the distance, the Ecrins, Obiou and Dévoluy mountains punctuate the landscape. Griffon vultures prowl around... Descend between mountain pastures and forests to the hamlet of Grimone. Short transfer to the small village of Lus-La-Croix-Haute. Overnight in a gîte.
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1050 m ; -800 m / Distance : 16km
VALLON DU RIOUFROID - COL DE PLATE CONTIER - LA CLUSE
Transfert in the Rioufroid gorges, and then up through the wild valley of Garnesier. In this strange forest, the plants are influenced by the presence of the permafrost underground. Ascension to the col of Plate Contier and then down to la Cluse for the first night in the Devoluy. Night in gite.
5 hour walk / Elevation: +750m -850m / 11Km
MONTAGNE DE BURE
A day hike to discover the plateau of Bure (2560m) and its wild face. Spectacular climb into the gigantic scree of the Combe de Bure and crossing the plateau to the observatory, whose parables survey the sky. Here we find a lunar like atmosphere! Descent through the Ratin valley towards the village of St Etienne. Short transfer. Night in gite.
7.5 hour walk / Elevation: +1350 -1200 / 14Km
AIGUILLE PASS - LACHAUP
Departure from the gîte through the Rama pastures. Climb up through the Aiguilles valley before reaching the pass that leads back into the Vercors park. Follow a nice loop back to Lachaup and hopefully an opportunity to see a bearded vulture!
6.5 hour walk / Elevation: +/-750m / 18Km
LAKE LAUZON - CHARNIER PASS
A stunning hike under the southern foothills of the Grand-Ferrand mountain in a high-mountain atmosphere. The Charnier pass marks the entrance into the Devoluy area, the land of Chourum (natural cavities formed by the combined action of wind and rain). Descend toward the Lachau hamlet, for 2 nights in a gîte.
6 hour walk / Elevation: +850m -1000m / 14Km
End point at the train station of Lus-la-Croix-Haute around 4:00pm and return with a taxi to Monestier-de-Clermont.
The itinerary is established according to the latest information available, the possibility of unknown factors affecting this itinerary is possible including situations beyond our control which may change the route, timings, etc.
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.
Group from 6 to 14 people supervised by a qualified professional mountain leader.
With baggage transport: your baggage is transported daily by a vehicle, except on Day 2.
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!)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Clothing
Other Equipment
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.
Your baggage will be transported daily (except Day 2) 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!
If you wish to prolong your holiday, we can safely hold another bag for you which you may leave with us at the departure point and it will be deposited at the end point with your other baggage.