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Panoramic Vercors
Explore amazing natural wonders in the Vercors, where gleaming vertical cliffs meet wild & desolate plateaux. The main sum-
mits are found on a ridge on its eastern edge, which you’ll traverse from above & below in the most scenic part of the region.
Highlights
Haven for wildlife with deer, wild boar, hares,
chamois, marmots and alpine ibex
Natural & man made wonders: caves, natural wells
and awesome gorges
Amazing panoramic views of the alpine chain
"This was a superb trip in every
way imaginable. You have my
gratitude and congratulations on a
job well done." R. Taft, USA
Accessible mountain summits and passes
Possible to adapt number of days to suit
requirements
"Best walking holiday we've done since
Tour de Mont Blanc (several years ago) -
we've loved the walking!" C. Turner, UK
Remove Day 4 & Day 7 for 6 night, 5 day version
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Self Guided Walking
8 nights/7 days walking
Time taken: 4-7hrs per day
Ascent: 800-1250m per day
Linear Trail
When: 1 June to 16 Oct
Accomm: 2 & 3 star hotels & B&Bs
Basis: Full Board
Day 1 Day 2 Days 3 & 4 Day 5 Day 6
Day 7
Day 8 Day 9
Transfer
from Mon-
estier train
station to
Treffart Climb to Pas de
Serpaton. Option:
summit Rocher de
Cleton. Descend to
Gresse en Vercors Choice: Climb
Grand Veymont
(2341m) or traverse
the balcony trail
under huge cliffs To Pas de Bachassons.
Descend & cross gap
between cliffs & Mont
Aiguille. Descend to
hotel at Richardiere Climb to limestone plat-
eau. Descend & follow
Combeau Valley, cross
Col de Cote Chevre &
descend to Nonniers Cirque d’Archiane:
climb to plateau to
rock amphitheatre
of Archiane.
To Jiboui ridge &
Col de Seysse,
summit Le Joucou
(2051m). Descend
to Grimone Transfer to
station at
Lus la Croix
Haute after
breakfast
7hrs +1100m 6hrs Up to 1150m 7hrs +1050m 6hrs30 +1000m 4-7hrs max +1200m 7hrs +1250m
Tour of Mont Aiguille
On this tour you will stay 2 days to the north & 2 days to the south of Mont Aiguille; traversing between the two, your holiday
enjoys remarkable views of Mont Aiguille as well as climbing Grand Veymont & exploring the unique limestone plateau.
Highlights
Remarkable landscape of gorges and canyons which
will take your breath away
Haven for wildlife with wild boar, chamois, marmots
and ibex as well as 80 protected plant species
Discover more about the part the Vercors played in
the French Resistance
2 circular walks from your accommodation and 2
walks between guest houses
There are options on 2 of the days to make it
harder or easier as desired
Option of additional nights at Gresse en Vercors
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Self Guided Walking
5 nights/4 days walking
Time taken: 5hrs30-7hrs per day
Ascent: 700-1150m per day
When: 1 June to 16 Oct
Accomm: 2/3 star hotels
Basis: Full Board
Centre-based
Day 1 Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5 Day 6
Transfer from
Monestier de
Clermont train
station to Gresse
en Vercors Options: Climb highest peak
in Vercors, Grand Veymont
(2341m) or traverse of the
famous balcony trail under
cliffs of the Vercors plateau Climb a gorge to Pas de
Bachassons & descend to cross
the gap between cliffs & Mont
Aiguille. Easier option available.
Descend to hotel in Richardière Valley walk under cliffs then
climb onto limestone plateau
covered in wild flowers. Views
of Mont Aiguile before return-
ing via village of Chichilianne Climb to Col de Papavet
(1245m), then descend to
Bathie before a climb over
Col de l'Allimas. Descend
to Gresse en Vercors Transfer
after break-
fast to train
station at
Monestier
Up to 6hrs +1150m 7hrs +1050m 6hrs +800m 5hrs30 +700m
Alps, France & Italy. Self Guided Walking Holidays
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