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Experience true alpine beauty on the Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour
Take in the views of impressive alpine massifs.
Visit charming French villages rich with alpine tradition.
Breathe in the crisp mountain air as you hike through valleys and along ridges.
Explore the breathtaking landscape of the Vercors - France’s largest Nature Parc.
The Tours of the Vercors is a classic trekking route in France. Experience the breathtaking alpine beauty of France’s largest Nature Parc on this incredible hiking tour in the Vercors. Take in the views of impressive limestone massifs, meander through serene alpine valleys, and stop off in charming French villages to get a taste of what it is like to live in this rugged mountain region.
The variety of landscapes in the park will surprise even the most experienced hikers, offering a wide range of limestone walls, gorges, and deep cave systems that will have your imagination running wild. With an average altitude between 700m and 1400m, the Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour is right in that sweet spot where the weather is not too hot and not too cold.
With a rich history of alpine farming and now a burgeoning tourism industry, the Vercors is a mountain region that is truly alive, offering you the chance to interact with the landscape and its people like nowhere else. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime on the incredible Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour in France!
The Tours of the Vercors is a classic trekking route in France. Experience the breathtaking alpine beauty of France’s largest Nature Parc on this incredible hiking tour in the Vercors. Take in the views of impressive limestone massifs, meander through serene alpine valleys, and stop off in charming French villages to get a taste of what it is like to live in this rugged mountain region.
The variety of landscapes in the park will surprise even the most experienced hikers, offering a wide range of limestone walls, gorges, and deep cave systems that will have your imagination running wild. With an average altitude between 700m and 1400m, the Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour is right in that sweet spot where the weather is not too hot and not too cold.
With a rich history of alpine farming and now a burgeoning tourism industry, the Vercors is a mountain region that is truly alive, offering you the chance to interact with the landscape and its people like nowhere else. Get ready for the adventure of a lifetime on the incredible Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour in France!
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Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Vercors
Arriving in the afternoon or in the evening, you will be able to check into your hotel in Lans en Vercors to prepare for the adventure ahead.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lans en Vercors
Distance: None
Meals: Dinner
Day 2 Hike Lans en Vercors to Autrans
The first real day of hiking on the tour will see you experience the Vercors North Ridges, the pas de Bellecombe, and the Ps de l’Ours. From the Molière pasture, you will enjoy spectacular views of nearby mountains, including the Mont Blanc massif. After that you will descend to Autrans.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Autrans
Distance: 5.5 hours, 650m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 3 Hike Autrans to Rencurel
Today you will leave Autrans behind and make your way to the Pertuzon Pass, following the GR that will lead you to the charming village of Rencurel.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Rencurel
Distance: 5 hours, 400m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 4 From Rencurel to Pont en Royans (or Choranche)
Day 4 of the tour will see you explore the route through Ranc and the Choranche caves for a remarkable day featuring beautiful landscapes, the horanche waterfalls, and a unique cave adorned with stalactites. Proceed to Pont en Royans with its suspended houses over the Bourne. An alternative path, “Au fil de la Bourne,” follows the splendid Gorges of the Bourne.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Pont en Royans (or Choranche)
Distance: 6.5 hours, 500m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 5 Pont en Royans to La Chapelle en Vercors
Today you will make a quick transfer to Baraques en Vercors, followed by a scenic hike across Central Vercors via Belvédère de Révoulat. Marvel at the panoramic views of the limestone massif, distinguished by deep gorges. The day will end in the charming village of La Chapelle en Vercors.
Overnight Location: Hotel in La Chapelle en Vercors
Distance: 4.5 hours, 625 m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 6 Transfer and Hike to Bois Barbu
Day 6 involves another short transfer to Saint Martin en Vercors. You will make your way to Bois Barbu, above Villard de Lans by the pass of St Martin, the valley of Herbouilly, and the village of Valchevrière.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Bois Barbu
Distance: 5 hours, 830m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 7 Bois Barbu to Lans en Vercors
After another brief transfer to the “Conversaria” site above Villard de Lans, you will reach Lans en Vercors via the Sentier Gobert path, passing through the Col Vert and optionally the St Michel Peak. This scenic “ecological path” showcases North Vercors’ distinctive flora, offering a balcony view of the Villard valley. The accessible Col de l’Arc pass provides a beautiful panorama of Belledone and Oisans, while the St Michel Peak boasts the summit of Vercors, providing breathtaking views of the Alps and North Vercors.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Lans en Vercors
Distance: 5 hours, 350m of ascent
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Day 8 Departure Day
After breakfast, you will pack your things and bid farewell to the Vercors!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour Price and Dates
This self-guided Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour is always run as a private tour for your group only.2024 Departures The departures are available every daily, from May 11th to October 8th.
- Single room: from EUR1230*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR1015*
Accommodation on Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour
You will stay in 2 or 3-star hotels that offer modern conveniences that can make this trip more pleasant. Standard rooms are of double occupancy.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travellers may be required to pay a supplement.
What’s Included in the Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts in hotels and 7 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
This tour includes luggage transfers between your accommodations. Short transfers on days 5, 6, and 7 are included as mentioned in the itinerary. Any other transportation is not included.
Also included
- Digital travel pack
- Access to our phone travel app during the trip
- Telephone assistance
Not included
- Flights or airport transfers
- Drinks
- Entrance fees to tourist attractions
- Personal expenses
- Tourist taxes (to be paid on the spot)
- Insurance
- Everything that is not noted as included
Optional Extras
- Upgrade to single room
- Extra day in half-board in Lans en Vercors
- Daily lunches
- How hard is the Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour?
- I’ve never been on a self-guided trip! How does it work?
- Do I need a visa to travel to France?
- Are meals included on the Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Lans en Vercors to start this tour?
- Is the tour material Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour in English?
- Where does the Tour of the Vercours Hiking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to France?
- Are there any travel restrictions for France?
We rate the difficulty of this tour as a 3 / 5. There are no particular technical difficulties, but some stages are long. From 5 to 7 hours walking per day, +500 m to 800 m per day.
Self-guided travelling is not difficult! For many, it is a preferred type of travel, since you are in charge of your own time and pace. You are provided with all the information you’ll need to follow the route each day and often have access to phone support or other kinds of assistance. However, self-guided travelling requires good navigation skills and those who don’t feel confident in unknown places should consider booking guided tours.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts in hotels and 7 dinners are included. You can add daily lunches for an extra charge.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
The nearest major airport to Lans-en-Vercors is Grenoble Alpes-Isère Airport (IATA: LFLS), which is approximately 70 kilometers (43 miles) away. You can book a flight to this airport and then continue your journey by other means, such as a rental car or public transportation. You can also reach Lans en Vercors by land transport, which typically involves taking a train to Grenoble and then transferring to a bus or other local transportation to reach Lans-en-Vercors. Be sure to check the latest train and bus schedules for the most up-to-date information.
Yes, the tour material is in English language.
The tour ends where it starts, in Lans-en-Vercors.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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