The wilderness of the Vercors "Regional natural park" : between Alps and Provence !

Stretched out between Provence and the Alps, the Vercors is a must-see destination for hikers. The magic of a multi-faceted mountain, the land of the "Four Mountains" reveals its most beautiful trails, its fabulous ridges, its sumptuous forests and its impressive gorges.

 On the high plateau of the Vercors massif - in the heart of the regional natural park - you will evolve in an exceptional setting, from pretty villages to vast mountain pastures and from confidential paths to deep forests, in the heart of a wonderfully wild and preserved medium mountain environment.

From the crests or the summits, with incredible panoramic view on the Alps!
The Vercors is a paradise for lovers of great wilderness: between forests, ridges and meadows dotted with flowers and hooked pine. Here and there, marmots, chamois and ibexes can be seen... And if you are lucky, you will fall on Edelweiss... !

The reserve of the high plateaus of Vercors is famous for its wildlife, including the Alpine ibex, a protected species. In summer, the Vercors is the territory of the shepherds : you will certainly cross flocks of sheep in transhumance !
Hiking in the Vercors is also walking in the footsteps of history, in this high place of resistance, having marked the massif during the Second World War

You will taste a typical and generous cuisine: raviole, cheese, cold cuts, blueberry pie. Accompanied by a sparkling " clairette de die " !

In a region in the south of France, known for its rich wilderness and wildlife and typical cuisine. A great walking holiday with a great climate in summer, with  great food, rural and wild landscapes and unspoilt scenery.

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Accommodation
      • France - Vercors

Hiking in the Vercors Nature Park
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Medium
      • 7 days
      • From May to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip

  • Experience the mountain village ambiance in the heart of the Vercors National Park
  • Beautiful nature and untamed wilderness
  • Pristine pre-alpine landscapes with fantastic views
  • Walks on a limestone plateau across valleys & forests
  • A reprieve from the summer heat
  • Sample delicious specialities from the Vercors: trout, ravioles & cheese
  • Mingle with locals in the markets




    Go Private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

From
780€ / pers
      • France - Vercors

Vercors Nature Park : hiking trails and villages of the Pre-Alpes
    • Self-guided
    • Walking
    • Medium
      • 7 days
      • From May to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Comfort

Highlights of the trip

  • Hiking between the Alps & Provence, from alpine to wine country
  • Soaking up the mountain village ambiance
  • Tasting local trout and a glass of Clairette de Die
  • Pristine pre-alpine landscapes and abundant wildlife
  • The Grand Veymont famous summit of the Vercors mountains & the Archiane Cirque




    Go Private or go guided ! Customize your holidays with a local specialist here 

From
1150€ / pers

Why travel with us ?

Here are 4 very good reasons read more... for booking walking or cycling holidays in France with Intura :

  • 1. Our very own tours

    We create and operate all of our waking and cycling holidays. Our itineraries are tried and tested by our team of track finders, who walk the paths and cycle the routes to ensure that you see only the very best. Because we create the tours, we can also tweak them and create a tailor-made holiday, just for you. Choose the duration of nights, the level of walking or cycling that you feel comfortable with, the level of accomdation that you would like and let us know if there are any extras such as wine tasting or a cooking class or a restaurant or two that you wish to include, and we will get back to you with a personalised offer and/or recommendations for any ‘must sees’ and local markets not to be missed !

  • 2. Handpicked local suppliers

    We choose our partners based on our core values and it is important to us that we work local. We strive to offer small family-run guest houses on our walking and cycling holidays in France and avoid the chains. We understand the importance of a decent cup of coffee in the morning and the pleasure at finding home-made jams on the breakfast buffet. The accommodation on our trips is all part of the local experience!

  • 3. High end bikes on your cycling holiday

    France is home to the ‘Tour de France’ and thus reigns a strong bike culture with superb trails and paths to explore safely. We offer good quality bikes and have been working with our bike supplier for almost 2 decades now. The fleet is renewed regularly and the bikes are expertly maintained. You can choose to hire a hybrid bike, an electric bike or a road bike. The bikes are delivered to your first accommodation and picked up from your final destination. We include a brief for Ebikes, an explanation on how they work. Enjoy a bike tour through Provence, from 3 to 8 days, taking it easy or setting yourself more of a challenge, either way, you will fall in love with France’s rich and diverse landscape and culture.

  • 4. Reassurance

    Although our walking and cycling holidays in France are self-guided, we do all the groundwork to provide you with excellent, detailed written route notes and up to date GPS files. We book all transfers in advance so you don’t have to and we provide you with a 24/7 emergency telephone number. We are here to answer any questions, put an end to any doubt and assist you in any way we can whilst you are out on the trails.