• Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
  • Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing
Hautes-Alpes / Alps

Trekking in the Hautes-Alpes: The Dévoluy Crossing

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In summary

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

    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
    Hautes-Alpes / Alps
  • Age
    From 16 - 75 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    11.78 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
    🇪🇸
    Spanish

In a few words

Immerse yourself in a 3-day retreat in the heart of the Dévoluy , a pristine limestone massif in the Hautes-Alpes, where escape and reconnection take on their full meaning. This stay, designed to provide a break from the daily grind , allows you to release tension and rediscover renewed energy in the heart of nature.

Accompanied by guides trained in Nonviolent Communication , you will experience an environment where listening, kindness, and cohesion are paramount. Here, there is no competition , but rather a human-scale adventure, rich in authentic exchanges .

The route traverses the spectacular landscapes of the Dévoluy : lunar plateaus, larch forests, hidden valleys, and ridges sculpted by time . This still relatively undiscovered region offers a rare experience of solitude and grandeur in one of the wildest areas of the Prealps .

An adventure outside of time , between silence, raw nature and harmony , to reconnect with oneself in an environment as grandiose as it is soothing .

The highlights

  • Quality camping equipment provided
  • An experienced guide to support you in your efforts and self-reliance in the mountains.
  • Small groups to promote cohesion and sharing
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Advance

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 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.

In figures

Hiking

  • Average duration/day: 6h
  • Average distance/day: 11 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 834 m
  • Average daily descent: 774 m
  • Exposed Passages: Yes

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:
🇪🇸
Spanish
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.

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.

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 have with you (a few plasters, a toothbrush, and other medical supplies you are used to using).
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Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
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    Crossing the Col des Aiguilles

    • Activity Hiking
    • Duration of the activity 5h
    • Distance 7 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1000 m
    • Negative elevation 330 m
    • Accommodation Bivouac / Tent
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    We begin with a time for introductions, of the guide, the participants and the planned route, then we will check the bags before starting the walk.

    After climbing through a limestone scree slope, we will reach the Col des Aiguilles (2000m) for a breathtaking view of the eastern slopes of the Vercors. We will follow a small stream that meanders through the Vallon des Aiguilles before reaching a small shepherd's hut.

    In the late afternoon, we'll set up our bivouac in a beautiful open space near a waterfall: pitching the tents, preparing dinner together, and then enjoying the stunning light of a sunset over a completely wild 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
  • ⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2
⛺️ Bivouac / Tent - Days 1 to 2

Access

Departure
Lus la croix haute
Day 1 : 11h00
End of stay
Lus la croix haute
Day 3 - 16h00

The trek ends around 4pm in Lus la Croix Haute, meaning a return by 5pm at Grenoble train station, the latest.


Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toLus la croix hauteOrGrenoble

Take the train to Lus-la-croix-haute.

If the train times don't suit your arrival, we can arrange carpooling from Grenoble train station. In that case, meet at 10:00 AM at Grenoble train station, then it's about an hour's drive to the trek's starting point.


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

Go to Grenoble and take the A51 southbound.

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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
The Alexis team
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