Vercors Nature Park : hiking trails and villages of the Pre-Alps

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
  • The Grand Veymont, the summit of the Vercors mountains & the Archiane Cirque

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  • From 1230€ /pers
    • Self-guided
    • Walking  Moderate
      • 7 days
      • From May to October
      • Comfort
      • Ref : A1171

Itinerary 

Day 1 - Arrival in Villard de Lans

hiking trip in the alps in vercors villard de lansSettle in your hotel for 2 nights in the little traditional mountain town of Villard de Lans.

Meals included : none
Night : Villard de Lans

Day 2 - The "Col vert" pass

best hiking trails in the south alps in vercors A path leads you over the village through hamlets, open fields, pine forests and meadows, with stunning views of the surrounding valley below. A final effort takes you to the Green Pass, with its bench fixed to the rock, where you can enjoy a well-deserved break in front of an impressive panorama - the entire range of the Alps - jagged summits rising to the sky and dotted with glaciers. Now you are ready for the descent through the meadows and past mountain huts, dreaming of the fondue dinner that you can enjoy this evening in the village.

Walk : Villard de Lans > Le Col Vert > Villard de Lans
. Short option : 04h00 | 13 km - 8 miles | Elevation : +600/-600m
. Longer option : 05h00 | 15 km - 9 miles | Elevation : +900/-900m

Meals included : breakfast
Night : Villard de Lans

Day 3 - The "Herbouilly" plateau

wild walking trip in vercors national park in the alpsYou take a path through dense forest, among a maze of trails, rocks, spruces, firs & beeches. You reach Herbouilly, with its ruins that served as a refuge for the resistance movement fighters during the Second World War. You leave the plateau and go down to Saint-Martin and transfer to the Chapelle en Vercors.
Warning: this route is not recommended for people prone to vertigo.

Walk : Villard de Lans > Herbouilly > Saint Martin| 5h  | 16 km - 10 miles | Elevation : +550/-850m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : La Chapelle en Vercors 

Market on Thursday morning all year round & Saturday morning from June>Sept in Chapelle en Vercors

Day 4 - Belvedere of Revoulat

self guided walk on the best hiks of the alps in the vercorsToday’s hike leads you through the woods to a viewpoint on the edge of the vertiginous cliffs of the Grands Goulets. You might spot wild moutain goats before returning via the hamlet of Les Revoux back to the village.

Walk : La Chapelle > Revoulat > La Chapelle | 5h30  | 17 km - 10 miles | Elevation : +700/-700m
Meals included : breakfast
Night : La Chapelle en Vercors 

Day 5 - The "Grand Veymont" : highest peak of the Vercors

best walking tour in the alps vercors national park grand veymont summitAn early morning transfer takes you to the gates of the Vercors Highlands Nature Reserve.  You follow tracks through the forest and pastures with the imposing silhouette of the Grand Veymont, culminating at an altitude of 2341m, as the backdrop.  The slope increases sharply, zigzagging towards the Pas de la Ville pass offering a breathtaking view of the Alps.  At the top, ibexes are still present and the 360° panorama is magnificent with a superb view especially of Mount Aiguille.  After a well-deserved break you go back in a loop towards La Coche. A taxi awaits you to transfer you to your hotel in Les Nonières. Relax at the hotel’s spa and unwind in the jacuzzi before enjoying dinner at the hotel’s restaurant.

Walk : La Coche > Le Grand Veymont > La Coche
. Option 1 : 04h40 | 15 km - 9 miles | Elevation : +350/-350m
. Option 2 : 05h30 | 16 km - 10 miles | Elevation : +630/-630m
. Option 3 : 07h00 | 19 km - 12 miles | Elevation : +1 000/-1 000m

Meals included : breakfast & dinner 
Night : Les Nonières

Day 6 - The Archiane Cirque

walking tours alps vercors national park archianeYour final walk at the foot of the Vercors takes you through the village of Bonnevise, with its fountain and flowering gardens, timeless but lived in year-round. You then enter the famous Cirque d’Archiane, its golden cliffs soaring up towards the high plateaus.  At the base of the Cirque, the hamlet of Archiane awaits with its fountain and you return via a small swimming hole in the river for a refreshing dip. Head back to your hotel for your final night & farewell dinner.

Walk : Les Nonières > Le Cirque d'Archiane > Les Nonières
. Short option : 04h15 | 12 km - 7 miles | Elevation : +560/-560m
. Longer option : 06h00 | 17 km - 10 miles | Elevation : +800/-800m

Meals included : breakfast & dinner
Night : Les Nonières

Day 7 - End of the trip in Die

hiking in alps vercors national park wild animal reserveAfter breakfast transfer to Die.  End of tour in Die. Don't miss the great local market on Wednesday & Saturday !

Meals included : breakfast 

  • From 1230€ /pers
    • Self-guided
    • Walking  Moderate
      • 7 days
      • From May to October
      • Comfort
      • Ref : A1171
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    • 7 days
    • Walking
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided
      • From May to October
  •   Accommodation choice :
      • Comfort

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  • Beautiful nature and untamed wilderness
  • Pristine pre-alpine landscapes with fantastic views
  • Walks on a limestone plateau across valleys & forests
  • Sample delicious specialities from the Vercors: trout, ravioles & cheese

    Customize your holiday here 

    • 7 days
    • Walking
    • Moderate
    • Self-guided
      • 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
  • The Grand Veymont, the summit of the Vercors mountains & the Archiane Cirque

    Customize your holiday here