• Hiking across the Vercors
  • Hiking across the Vercors
  • Hiking across the Vercors
  • Hiking across the Vercors
  • Hiking across the Vercors
  • Hiking across the Vercors
  • Hiking across the Vercors
Vercors Massif / Villard-de-Lans

Hiking across the Vercors

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In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    6 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Hiking / Trekking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Vercors Massif / Villard-de-Lans
  • Age
    From the age of 18
  • CO₂-Emissions
    53.95 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This personalized stay offers you the opportunity to experience a sporting adventure with an organization tailored to your needs.
    Type of stay
    Independent traveler
A minimum of 2 people (including at least 1 adult) are required to book this stay.
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In a few words

Halfway between the Alps and Provence, the Vercors is a wild and historically rich mountain range, perfect for hiking. This vast limestone plateau, surrounded by iconic peaks, is crossed by one of France's most beautiful nature reserves, and it's this discovery that we invite you to make during this trip. Starting from Villard-de-Lans (accessible by public transport from Grenoble), your hiking journey will take you to the northeastern slopes of the plateau with its spectacular ridges offering views of the Alps. Through immense forests, you'll then reach the southern ridges and the famous high plateaus before descending towards the Drôme Provençale and the Die region. For a week, you'll immerse yourself in the still relatively unknown atmosphere of the Vercors. A small daypack, meals each evening in small mountain hotels—this is one of the best ways to truly discover this mountain range.

The highlights

  • A self-guided, full-fledged trek across the Vercors Regional Natural Park from North to South
  • Two days in the wild atmosphere of the Vercors High Plateaus Nature Reserve
  • Evening meals featuring generous local cuisine
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Photos

Circuit Vélo Parc Naturel Vercors Alpes France
Troupeau de bouquetin dans le Vercors
Mont Aiguille lors d'une randonnée dans le massif du Vercors

Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Hiking / Trekking
Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 2h
  • Average daily elevation gain: 300 m
  • Average daily descent: 300 m

Trekking

  • Average duration/day: 6h30
  • Average daily elevation gain: 802 m
  • Average daily descent: 752 m
  • Maximum altitude: 1703 m

Management

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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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    Arrival in the Vercors

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 2h
    • Positive elevation gain 300 m
    • Negative elevation 300 m
    • Accommodation Cottage
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included
    You arrive in Villard-de-Lans during the day (accessible by public transport from Grenoble). Depending on your preferences, you can spend the first afternoon exploring the valley by bike on the dedicated cycle path or enjoy one of the many walks available in the area (Lac des Prés, Bois Barbu, Forêt du Lauzet, etc.). Check-in to your accommodation is in the late afternoon.
    Day 1

Note

We may need to modify your itinerary if the planned accommodations are unavailable during your travel dates. The alternative accommodations offered will be of a similar category and their location will have minimal impact on your route. Rest assured, these changes are always made in your best interest, for your safety and comfort!

Accommodation

🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 5

Access

Departure
Villard-de-Lans, France
Day 1 : 14h00
End of stay
Die
Day 6

Price details

The price includes

  • Half-board accommodation according to the chosen package
  • Luggage transport is optional depending on the package chosen.
  • Provision of the hiking file (route book, maps, etc.) in printable digital format
  • Transfer to Die train station at the end of your trek

The price does not include

  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Insurance

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. Picnic Included : CHF104.50 / person
  2. Private room throughout the stay : CHF133.00 / unit
  3. Additional night with half-board in a double/twin room on the last day in Die : CHF85.50 / person
  4. Additional night in a single room with half-board on the last day in Die : CHF114.00 / person
  5. Return transfer to Villard-de-Lans from the end of day 6 : CHF152.00 / reservation
  6. Flex fare and insurance

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