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Canyon des Gueulards
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4.98mi 
+1591ft 
-1568ft 
3h40
Average 
Starting point in Omblèze - 26 - Drôme A complete change of scene in this superb canyon between two narrow cliffs. An unusual place where a crevasse plunges into nowhere, with a peaceful and shady atmosphere between boulders, lichens and ferns.
The Dent de Moirans
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6.65mi
+1112ft
-1115ft
4h00
Average
Starting point in Montaud (Isère) - 38 - Isère Easy walk on this “tooth” overlooking the Isère valley and offering an interesting view over the east foothills of Chartreuse.
The Cross on the Alp
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6.3mi
+2927ft
-2913ft
6 hrs
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Pierre-d'Entremont (Savoie) - 73 - Savoie A lovely with snowshoes, with a beautiful view of the Alpine peaks at its height. Note that this hike can be done in all seasons.
Vercors Chatelus: Pas des Voutes, Pas de l'Allier
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6.92mi
+2690ft
-2671ft
5h30
Average
Starting point in Châtelus (Isère) - 38 - Isère Very nice hike without any difficulty, with stunning views of the Pas des Voutes, Pas de la Charmate and Pas de l'Allier.
The Grand Veymont
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12.56mi
+3094ft
-3091ft
8h30
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Agnan-en-Vercors - 26 - Drôme A long hike across the Vercors Highlands ("Hauts Plateaux du Vercors"), to reach the Grand Veymont. Breath-taking view of the entire Vercors massif and Mont Aiguille.
Around Rocher Saint-Julien
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5.31mi
+1565ft
-1552ft
3h50
Easy
Starting point in Buis-les-Baronnies - 26 - Drôme From Buis-les-Baronnies, walk around the Rocher Saint-Julien enjoying the views of the Baronnies and Mont Ventoux.
Valpréveyre - Lago Verde
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5.32mi
+4022ft
-1654ft
5h55
Difficult
Starting point in Abriès - 05 - Hautes-Alpes First stage of Circuit Franco-Italian border "Queyras in Val Pellice" punctuated by passages through three interesting passes: Malaure, Bouchet and Vampréveyre.
12.84mi
+1444ft
-1440ft
7h10
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye - 38 - Isère In the region famous for walnuts, along the tracks of the old tramway from Lyon to Saint-Marcellin and among various church buildings.
Magnificent panoramic views over the Chartreuse, Vercors and Mézenc mountain ranges.
Saint-Médard Chapel
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9.04mi
+2444ft
-2444ft
6h15
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Starting point in Piégros-la-Clastre - 26 - Drôme This chapel is on the ridge of the Forest of Saoû, above the ruins of an old priory. At the top of the climb from La Clastre, hikers have breathtaking views of the hanging valley of Saoû.
Mount Rachais from Frette
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4.66mi
+1040ft
-1020ft
3h05
Easy
Starting point in Quaix-en-Chartreuse - 38 - Isère Mount Rachais, from the hamlet of Frette, situated on its far northern side.
Himalayan footbridges of Monteynard
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9.51mi
+1375ft
-1352ft
5h35
Average
Starting point in Treffort - 38 - Isère This is a hike that starts with a ferry crossing.
The objective is to take the two elegant bridges.
The first bridge crosses the Drac.
The second bridge crosses the Ebron.
Satisfactory markings.
Couspeau mountain: the Grand Delmas
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7.31mi
+2421ft
-2398ft
5h30
Difficult
Starting point in Bézaudun-sur-Bîne - 26 - Drôme A circular walk on Couspeau mountain, with the summit of the Grand Delmas offering views over the surrounding mountains, particularly the 3 Becs.
The Gorges of the Méouge
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7.43mi
+1824ft
-1811ft
5h00
Average
Starting point in Châteauneuf-de-Chabre - 05 - Hautes-Alpes A walk through gorges is always pleasant, and in those of Méouge it's a real joy.
Croce Chabriere
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5.04mi
+2989ft
-2959ft
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Bardonecchia - Province de Torino Above Bardonecchia, this cross has a particularly striking view of the winding road connecting the exit from the Fréjus tunnel to the Italian cities, beginning with Turin.
7.89mi
+4304ft
-4304ft
7h25
Very difficult
Starting point in Saint-Andéol (Isère) - 38 - Isère A vertiginous and rarely-taken loop, where you come across ibexes and chamois at every hairpin bend. Make sure you always have a helmet (ibexes love to send stones flying), as well as crampons and an ice axe until late in the season, as névés remain in place fairly long within the steep Serre-Brion couloir. It is best to start your hike early in the morning so that snow is still hard when reaching this couloir.
The heights of Vienne by small roads for wet days
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5.86mi
+689ft
-673ft
3h20
Average
Starting point in Vienne (Isère) - 38 - Isère A hike that almost exclusively uses small roads without traffic, providing a route where the paths are not an option.
We start in Vienne and experience its panoramic views of Notre-Dame de Pipet and the Vienne hills with beautiful views of the Rhône Valley and the Pilat massif at the bottom.
The return journey takes you through the homes on the Vienne heights while maintaining good views of the Viennoise hills.
The Vierge du Vercors via the Pas de Saint-Martin
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4.07mi
+1033ft
-1001ft
2h45
Easy
Starting point in Saint-Martin-en-Vercors - 26 - Drôme A walk of discovery from Vercors in a loop between the cliffs, forest and meadow. Small height change.
The "Aulp du Seuil"
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4.93mi
+2730ft
-2710ft
4h40
Average
Starting point in Saint-Bernard (Isère) - 38 - Isère The "Passage de l'Aulp du Seuil" ("Aulp du Seuil" passing): this hike is one of the most beautiful hikes of the Chartreuse massif.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 5
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9.33mi
+1394ft
-3730ft
5h30
Average
Starting point in Pontechianale - Province de Cuneo Beautiful stage, green at first, covered by neve at the pass then very floral in Guil Valley.
From Gervans to Larnage and Crozes-Hermitage
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8.04mi
+1335ft
-1329ft
4h50
Average
Starting point in Gervans - 26 - Drôme Over the Rhone balconies between grape vines and apricot trees, with pretty little streams.
The Pic Saint Michel
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5.39mi
+2093ft
-2096ft
4h20
Average
Starting point in Lans-en-Vercors - 38 - Isère This easily accessed summit is located on a ridge between the "Vallée de la Gresse" and the Vercors plateau. It offers a breathtaking view on Belledonne, Les Rousses and a bit further Les Ecrins.
The Cinquante Anes Cave via the Lauzes Cabin
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5.65mi
+2625ft
-2635ft
4h55
Difficult
Starting point in Val-des-Prés - 05 - Hautes-Alpes Lovely loop above Val-des-Prés providing a bird's eye view of the famous Clarée Valley.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 3
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8.49mi
+4350ft
-3783ft
7h40
Very difficult
Starting point in Ristolas - 05 - Hautes-Alpes High mountain stage.
Progress within a mineral setting.
A hike up to the highest pass of the trek.
Stunning view over the Pô water sources from "Sentier du Postier."
La Côte Saint-André through the ridges
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6.86mi
+945ft
-932ft
4h00
Average
Starting point in Ornacieux - 38 - Isère This route, which passes by two viewpoint indicators, offers amazing views over plaine de la Bièvre and the Vercors and the Chartreuse mountain ranges.
Fressinières Pass (Col)
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13.19mi
+4770ft
-5197ft
10h15
Difficult
Starting point in Orcières - 05 - Hautes-Alpes From Prapic to Dormillouse via the Fressinières Pass.
Please note: the height difference is only 1200 m.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 2
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6.72mi
+3734ft
-1404ft
6h20
Very difficult
Starting point in Bobbio Pellice - Province de Torino The second stage of our trek around Monte Viso starts with a hike through green foliage at the bottom of the valley. Then a passage through beautiful alpine pastures near a delightful little lake. Stunning view point at Col Sellière.
Saracen Caves - Ruins of Béconne
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4.31mi
+1152ft
-1129ft
3h00
Average
Starting point in Roche-Saint-Secret-Béconne - 26 - Drôme The Saracen Caves at the ruins of the old village of Béconne provide a short walk through the woods and fields of lavender and lead you on an enjoyable route among the vestiges of the past and let you indulge your imagination.
In the footsteps of the peasant miners of Guisane
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2.43mi
+1010ft
-988ft
2 hr
Easy
Starting point in Le Monêtier-les-Bains - 05 - Hautes-Alpes The Briançonnais region had several hundred peasant-mines each operated by 2 to 3 people.
This route lets you access two of these sites in the Guisane valley. Here you can still find remnants of these operations.
It also offers stunning panoramic views of the Guisane valley and the Les Agneaux mountain. You can enjoy this in both summer and winter, with snowshoes (the southern exposure allows for rapid stabilisation of the snowpack).
The Cristayes ridges
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9.13mi
+2064ft
-2037ft
6h00
Average
Starting point in Gap - 05 - Hautes-Alpes Between marlstone and forests, a hike to the south of Gap.
Trek around Monte Viso in 5 days, stage 1
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4.08mi
+2057ft
-1932ft
3h40
Difficult
Starting point in Ristolas - 05 - Hautes-Alpes This first stage is a warm-up for the rest. It's a medium mountain trek starting through larch trees before reaching alpine pastures surrounding the pass. A beautiful view over Pellice valley during the hike down.
The cliffs of Roche Colombe
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5.86mi
+1824ft
-1811ft
4h15
Average
Starting point in Saou - 26 - Drôme The west summit of Saou forest, which marks the beginning (or end) of this forest.
The sheepfold of Peyre Moute
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4.66mi
+1982ft
-2001ft
6 hrs
Easy
Starting point in Cervières - 05 - Hautes-Alpes Circuit opposite the magnificent peak of Rochebrune with an exceptional view of the road of the Col d'Izoard. And besides, there are chamois here!
The Trois Becs
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5.45mi
+2835ft
-2851ft
5h00
Average
Starting point in La Chaudière - 26 - Drôme Visit the Trois Becs, the high points of the Forest of Saou.
Correction: the elevation is 750 m instead of the 1071 m described.
Vallon de Combau - Tête Chevalière, Vercors
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6.86mi
+1670ft
-1670ft
4h35
Average
Starting point in Treschenu-Creyers - 26 - Drôme A hike in Drôme and Isère, but starting from the Vercors drômois side.
The Vallon de Combau and the Tête Chevalière at 1951m. A panoramic view over the Trièves valley.
During the months of May and June, the Vallon du Combau is must-visit destination, where you can enjoy the flora and fauna, particularly marmottes.
A relatively easy hike up to the Pas de l'Essaure pass, then a little more difficult.
Col de Porte
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7.07mi
+1457ft
-1457ft
4 hrs
Average
Starting point in Sarcenas - 38 - Isère In the heart of the Chartreuse mountains, the Col de Porte is a former family ski resort whose ski lifts are now closed. The paths are more or less well marked allowing you to enjoy the trails on cross-country skis or snowshoes. The proposed circuit climbs through forest, coming out on a crest and offers superb views over the entire Chartreuse mountain range.
The Cabane de Tante Yvonne (Aunt Yvonne's cabin!)
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5.01mi
+1919ft
-1932ft
5 hrs
Average
Starting point in Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas - 05 - Hautes-Alpes This is a walk where you'll find shelter right in the heart of mountain pastures and where you can enjoy a friendly meal ... in very pleasant surroundings.
Small routes over the ridges of Estrablin
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6.15mi
+430ft
-430ft
3h10
Easy
Starting point in Estrablin - 38 - Isère An easy walk in the village of Estrablin which, over the course of two hours, offers large open views over the surrounding hills and mountains. We mainly take small peaceful tarmacked country lanes, which means you can enjoy a walking excursion even after heavy rainfall and when the paths are almost impassable.
The Terres Rouges and Les Revolets
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5.17mi
+371ft
-374ft
2h40
Easy
Starting point in Châlons - 38 - Isère A short, easy and enjoyable stroll. You will walk alongside ponds, cross through woods on wide, pleasant paths (which can sometimes be a bit muddy...). The peaks of Pilat are visible in the distance. Thanks to Marc for this walk!
Piégon and the Giants’ hamlet
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6.55mi
+1535ft
-1526ft
4h20
Average
Starting point in Piégon - 26 - Drôme In the mountains of the Baronnies, imagine a lost hamlet inhabited by giants... Skeletons with very long shins were found in the crypt of the chapel. They are the source of the name of the locality.
The Crosenna Alp – Valpréveyre
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5.89mi
+3127ft
-2402ft
5h25
Difficult
Starting point in Bobbio Pellice - Province de Torino 3rd and last stage of this Franco-Italian circuit. It meets with a variation of the Queyras circuit above the Jervis Refuge to reach Valpréveyre by the Col d’Urine.
Lago Verde - Crosenna Alp
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9.08mi
+2854ft
-5892ft
6h40
Difficult
Starting point in Prali - Province de Torino 2nd stage is entirely in Italy allowing you to walk alongside the many military buildings that protect the nearby border. The long descent before the shelter lets you enjoy the Italian pastures that appear much greener than the French. This is due to the more abundant moisture from this side of the border.
Les Crêtes de la Molière from Autrans
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8.68mi
+2054ft
-2073ft
6 hrs
Average
Starting point in Autrans - 38 - Isère A diverse hike: forests, ridges, vast panoramic views...
Trek around Monte Viso day 4: Refuge Vallanta - L'Echalp
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9.33mi
+1427ft
-3868ft
5h30
Difficult
Starting point in Pontechianale - Province de Cuneo This stage involves a pass with neves and crossing Refuge du Viso high berm then Guil valley.
The ridges of Mont Fromage from Col de Porte
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6.39mi
+1460ft
-1437ft
4 hrs
Average
Starting point in Sarcenas - 38 - Isère A very pleasant hike, described here snowshoe users, but also good for walks on sunny days.
9.95mi
+5620ft
-4774ft
9h30
Very difficult
Starting point in Bobbio Pellice - Province de Torino Quite a long high mountain stage today, set in a mineral landscape passing through "les sources du Pô" and near beautiful mountain lakes. Exploring the north-east side of Monte Viso (3841m) will be the highlight.
Tour of Lake Paladru
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11.11mi
+1473ft
-1467ft
6h25
Average
Starting point in Charavines - 38 - Isère A day's walk, quite lovely and varied. You start by going through the Grand Platon Forest, then going along the south-east bank of the lake with beautiful views over the lake. You change banks and go along the Feydelière and Véronnière marshes ('Marais' - protected sites). The return is via the north-west bank of the lake with beautiful views over Chartreuse and, if the weather is clear, Mont Blanc.
Trak around Monte Viso day 1: L'Echalp - Refuge Granero
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7.18mi
+4127ft
-1995ft
6h55
Difficult
Starting point in Ristolas - 05 - Hautes-Alpes First stage starting at Queyras National Park (Parc National du Queyras) passing through Col Lacroix, then a beautiful Italian valley and ending up at a shelter near a lake where the real trek around Monte Viso will start the next day.
A walk in Mandrin country
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7.87mi
+1398ft
-1394ft
4h50
Average
Starting point in Brion (Isère) - 38 - Isère Wind through the valleys between Brion and Saint-Michel-de-Saint-Geoirs, then climb up to the ridge where you will have 360° views of Mezenc, Pilat, the Plaine de la Bièvre, the Chartreuse, Belledone, and the Vercors.
End by walking through Mouillasson forest to get back to your vehicle.
Between Brangues and the Rhône
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9.49mi
+249ft
-253ft
4h35
Easy
Starting point in Brangues - 38 - Isère A lovely, gentle walk, part of which is along the Rhone, which you can do as a family.
Figure of Eight Loop at Grand Som
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11.04mi
+5377ft
-5377ft
9h45
Difficult
Starting point in Saint-Christophe-sur-Guiers - 38 - Isère Petit Som and Grand Som from Gîte à Rucher de la Ruchère.
