Tour du Vercors
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
France · Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte, France → Brantes, France
Distance
175 km
Stages
8
Difficulty
moderate
Best months
Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct
About
A 180 km trek through the Vercors Massif, where limestone cliffs rise, and deep gorges whisper secrets of the Resistance. Eight stages of alpine meadows and ancient forests, with a total elevation gain of 4,673 metres.
Start at Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte, where the air is crisp, and the views are endless. Along the way, savor Raviole du Dauphiné and the creamy Saint-Marcellin.
It’s not just a hike; it’s a journey through history and flavor, accessible year-round, but best from April to June or September to October.
Stages
8 stages
Stage 1Distance18 kmAscent250 mDescent394 m
Stage 2Distance12 kmAscent106 mDescent81 m
Stage 3Distance10 kmAscent249 mDescent169 m
Stage 4Corrençon → Cabane de Carrette
challengingDistance20 kmAscent1238 mDescent1213 m
Stage 5Distance18 kmAscent674 mDescent264 m
Stage 6Distance22 kmAscent488 mDescent1086 m
Stage 7Distance30 kmAscent613 mDescent998 m
Stage 8Châtillon-en-Diois → Brantes
challengingDistance45 kmAscent1055 mDescent1007 m
Points of interest
- Ganpaloup
- trou qui souffle
- réserve biologique intégrale de les Ecouges
réserve biologique intégrale de les Ecouges. 21st-century national park, in France, covering 248.1 km².
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