• Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
  • Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve
Vercors Massif / Drome

Introduction to bivouacking in the Vercors nature reserve

4,7/5 (6 reviews)
Réf : EIAFLH

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking
  • Duration
    3 days
  • Level
    Intermediate

    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 / Drome
  • Age
    From 16 - 74 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    12.14 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇬🇧
    English

In a few words

Treat yourself to a rejuvenating break in the heart of the Vercors High Plateaus , during a three-day hiking and bivouac adventure. This small group trip (6 people max) is ideal for a gentle introduction to multi-day hiking in a magnificent and unspoiled setting.

From Valence TGV station, easily reach the southern part of the massif, a wild and authentic territory, classified as the largest nature reserve in France . Accompanied by a passionate guide with extensive knowledge of the area , you will discover abundant nature: ibex, chamois, marmots, vultures , as well as remarkable alpine flora .

Each step strengthens the connection with the environment, in an intimate atmosphere conducive to conversation and listening. Bivouacking in the heart of nature offers rare moments of simplicity and contemplation , under a sky that is often clear, inspiring wonder.

This stay is an authentic, human-scale immersion experience to slow down , rediscover the essentials and reconnect deeply with nature… and with oneself .

The highlights

  • All-inclusive stay with quality camping equipment provided
  • An experienced guide who addresses the specifics of the environment
  • A splendid route with the most beautiful viewpoints in the Vercors.
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Intermediate

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 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 10 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 500 m
  • Average daily descent: 477 m

Management

During this stay, several supervisors will be present to guide and assist you, ensuring your comfort and safety throughout the trip.
Band : 1 supervisor for 4 to 6 people
Languages ​​spoken:
🇬🇧
English
Virginie
Virginie

Born at the foot of the Vercors mountains, the mountains were a place of renewal and exploration for me. First a dietician, then a naturopath, it is finally as a mountain guide that I accompany the most beautiful transformations. Whether it's a bivouac under the stars or an immersive hike, I offer you an adventure where you shed the superfluous to reconnect with what truly matters.

Alexis
Alexis

Alexis is passionate about understanding human nature and the relationship between body and mind. Whether through rehabilitation (physiotherapy), teaching yoga, or exploring the wilderness, his intentions remain the same: to offer experiences that help people connect with nature and with who they truly are. Because, according to him, that is where well-being resides.

Management

Security

Your guides are state-certified and experienced in managing groups in wilderness environments. They know their routes very well and are trained to adapt to adverse weather conditions. Ultimately, the guides retain sole discretion over the program and may modify it in case of safety concerns.

They also have a radio to be able to contact the emergency services, as well as a survival kit which they are able to use in case of emergency.

This does not replace the small personal first-aid kit you should carry with you (some plasters, medical supplies you are used to using).
Learn more about supervision

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
  • map

    Packing bags and entering the high plateau reserve.

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Distance 9 km
    • Positive elevation gain 700 m
    • Negative elevation 200 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    The meeting is set for 11:30 am at the Plateau de Beurre at an altitude of 1350 m.

    After a short introduction of the guide, the participants and the planned itinerary, we will check the bags before starting.

    The walk leads us to the Pas des Écondus, offering a breathtaking view of the upper Diois region, and

    opens the door to the Hauts-Plateaux nature reserve.

    Let's visit the Pré-Peyret cabin, and take the wild valley that leads to the Queyrie plain and its

    isolated tree.

    Before sunset, we will set up our bivouac area: pitch the tents, prepare the evening meal together, then enjoy the superb light in the high-altitude landscape.


    Day 1

Note

Some hikes pass near mountain lakes or rivers. Any swimming is at your own risk and is entirely outside the scope of your guide's expertise and intervention.

The program is given as an indication only; it is subject to change to adapt to the vagaries of the weather as well as the conditions of the mountain and the travelers.

Ultimately, the tour leader remains the sole judge of the program, which he may modify due to safety imperatives.

Similarly, the indications for stage times are given as a guide only.

Accommodation

⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2

Access

Departure
Parking du plateau de Beurre - Saint Agnan en Vercors
Day 1 : 11h30
End of stay
Parking du plateau de Beurre - Saint Agnan en Vercors
Day 3 - 15h00

End of stay between 3 and 4pm at the parking lot of the first day.

The carpool will drop you off at the TGV station by 5:00 PM.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toValence TGV

Carpooling can be arranged from Valence TGV station at 10am.

If you arrive at Valence city station, there are shuttle buses that run between these two stations.

Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available

• By car:

GPS coordinates of the starting parking lot: https://goo.gl/maps/iV7eFLgWiVV2pUEL8


A7 motorway:

- Coming from the North: Exit 13 Tain l'Hermitage - direction Romans sur Isère then Grenoble. At Saint-Nazaire en Royans, take direction La Chapelle-en-Vercors.

- Coming from the South: Exit 16 Loriol, direction Die, Col du Rousset, Saint Agnan


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Price details

The price includes

  1. All meals
  2. Loan of all camping equipment (tent - mattress - sleeping bag - cooking pot)
  3. All hikes are led by a state-certified mountain professional. The itinerary is adapted according to the weather and the group's level.
  4. Health and effort management tips for successful hiking
  5. Explanations and observations of nature, landscape, fauna, flora and mountain life

The price does not include

  1. Your transport to the start of the hike or Grenoble train station
  2. All drinks other than water
  3. Hiking snacks
  4. Your personal mountain equipment

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
Equipment

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4,7/5
(6 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
S

Sylvain

august 2026
Translated from French
My first trek and bivouac, and everything went perfectly. The organizer (Contact Nature) provided all the necessary equipment (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, trekking poles). Xavier, our guide, was fantastic: he gave us excellent advice, and everything was well-prepared. The atmosphere in our group of nine, ranging in age from 23 to 61, was wonderful and very supportive. I'm already looking forward to the next trip!
Published on 08/09/2026
C

Christophe

august 2026
Translated from French
Three extraordinary days! Xavier, our guide, shared his passion for the mountains with us, kindly and at a pace suited to everyone. The landscapes were magnificent. We lost count of the marmots. Vultures even paid us a visit. The sun shone on us, highlighting the beauty of this region. All this in complete self-sufficiency, so with a great backpack! We'll be back as soon as possible!
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
Published on 01/09/2026
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Nathalie

august 2026
Translated from French
A very nice stay despite a pace that wasn't as described... not a level 1 experience.
Published on 01/09/2026

They traveled with us

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4,7/5
(6 reviews)
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Reviews displayed in reverse chronological order
S

Sylvain

august 2026
Translated from French
My first trek and bivouac, and everything went perfectly. The organizer (Contact Nature) provided all the necessary equipment (tent, sleeping mat, sleeping bag, trekking poles). Xavier, our guide, was fantastic: he gave us excellent advice, and everything was well-prepared. The atmosphere in our group of nine, ranging in age from 23 to 61, was wonderful and very supportive. I'm already looking forward to the next trip!
Published on 08/09/2026
C

Christophe

august 2026
Translated from French
Three extraordinary days! Xavier, our guide, shared his passion for the mountains with us, kindly and at a pace suited to everyone. The landscapes were magnificent. We lost count of the marmots. Vultures even paid us a visit. The sun shone on us, highlighting the beauty of this region. All this in complete self-sufficiency, so with a great backpack! We'll be back as soon as possible!
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
  • Christophe
Published on 01/09/2026
N

Nathalie

august 2026
Translated from French
A very nice stay despite a pace that wasn't as described... not a level 1 experience.
Published on 01/09/2026
D

Diane

may 2026
Translated from French
I had a wonderful stay. Our guide was very helpful, attentive, and his explanations about the environment were fascinating. The equipment provided was of good quality. My initial concerns (the cold and carrying the pack – a little over 10kg on the first day) were completely unfounded. I'm thrilled with my bivouac experience!
  • Diane
  • Diane
Published on 12/05/2026
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marie-lise

may 2026
Translated from French
Beautiful weekend of hiking and bivouacking in the Vercors, magnificent landscapes, many explanations about the fauna and flora.
  • marie-lise
Published on 12/05/2026
S

Sébastien

september 2025
Translated from French
A good introduction to bivouacking; two nights are enough to get a feel for it. Good supervision, lovely scenery in the Vercors, and the challenge of carrying a pack make it quite physical, which I enjoyed.
Published on 08/10/2025
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