Vercors Massif
/ Isère
Weekend hiking at the foot of the legendary Mont-Aiguille
Réf : DQUMMM
In summary
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Sports
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Duration3 days
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LevelAdvance
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DestinationVercors Massif / Isère
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AgeFrom 16 - 80 years
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CO₂-Emissions24.5 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French🇬🇧English
In a few words
At the foot of Mont Aiguille , a spectacular limestone monolith emblematic of the Vercors , this three-day hiking trip offers a rejuvenating immersion in unspoiled nature and alpine panoramas. From the village of Chichilianne , set off to explore the trails that wind between the Trièves region and the foothills of the massif, in the heart of a protected environment.
The trails offer exceptional views of this legendary mountain and the vast surrounding landscapes. One loop leads to the Vercors High Plateaus Nature Reserve , one of the wildest high-altitude areas in France, where alpine meadows, cliffs, and forests create a magnificent setting. Another hike reaches the ridges overlooking the Trièves region , revealing a superb panorama of the agricultural plateau and the surrounding peaks.
After the exertion, enjoy the comfort of a charming castle hotel , the ideal setting to relax and savor the tranquility of the place during two comfortable nights .
Accessible by train and designed for good walkers , this long weekend combines hiking, spectacular scenery and disconnection in the heart of a preserved mountain .
The highlights
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3 days of hiking to discover 3 very different sites
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Comfortable accommodation in a charming castle hotel
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Stay accessible by train
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Sport
Level
Hiking / Trekking
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 distance/day: 15 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 964 m
- Average daily descent: 857 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 4 to 10 people
Languages spoken:
🇫🇷
French
🇬🇧
English
Vincent
Vincent
State-certified mountain guide
Program
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Clelles Mens Station > Trézanne > Chichilianne
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 840 m
- Negative elevation 680 m
- Accommodation Rural hotel
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
We begin the first day with a short descent before climbing back up to the small hamlet of Trézanne. We visit the thatched-roof chapel, unique in this region. The ascent continues to the Col de Papavet, offering a breathtaking view of Mont Aiguille (2087m) in its most slender profile. We continue to another pass at the same altitude before taking the forest and country paths that lead us to the charming village of Chichilianne, nestled on a glacial moraine at the foot of the Vercors mountains. Our accommodation, a château converted into a boutique hotel, is right in the heart of the village.
Day 1 -
Chichilianne > Signet Head > Chichilianne
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 1200 m
- Negative elevation 1200 m
- Accommodation Rural hotel
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Our second stage, at the foot of the legendary Mont Aiguille, takes us on a loop through the Vercors High Plateaus. Access to the largest nature reserve in mainland France is via the Pas de l'Essaure pass. From there, the view is breathtaking, encompassing vast wilderness areas, a mix of black pine forests, alpine pastures resembling steppes, and limestone outcrops. We climb to the Tête Chevalière (1951 m), skirting the cliffs from which the village of Chichilianne appears miniature. The peaks of the Grand Veymont (2341 m, the highest point of the Vercors massif) and Mont Aiguille (2087 m) seem almost within reach. The descent follows an easy off-trail route back to the Pas de l'Aiguille. It was here that tragic events unfolded for the Vercors Resistance. We pass by the national necropolis and the Resistance fighters' cave. We then descended back towards Chichilianne along this steep path, occasionally glancing up to try and spot some ibex balancing on the cliffs. Back to the hotel.
Day 2 -
Chichilianne > Platary > Clelles-Mens station
- Activity Hiking
- Distance 12 km
- Positive elevation gain 850 m
- Negative elevation 690 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
We leave our accommodation early for the last day of our hike, heading towards the summit of Platary (1586 m). We will cross the mountain's ridge via the Plaine du Milieu. The panoramas are once again breathtaking: on one side, the now-familiar cliffs and peaks of the Vercors, and on the other, the vast agricultural plateau of the Trièves. Further on, the mountains of the Dévoluy massif and the Écrins National Park come into view. We descend via wild, forested trails back to the Clelles-Mens train station.
End of stay and departure from Clelles-Mens station in the mid-afternoon.
Day 3
Note
This program may be modified at any time by the supervising professional, particularly depending on weather conditions, terrain and participants.
Accommodation
🏨 Country hotel - Days 1 to 2
Charming hotel in a castle.
Access
Departure
Gare de Clelle-Mens
Day 1
: 09h30
End of stay
Gare de Clelle-Mens
Day 3
- 15h00
Go to the starting point
Take the train toClelles-Mens
Meeting point at Clelles-Mens train station (https://www.openstreetmap.org/way/231549373) on the Grenoble-Gap TER line, accessible from Lyon, Valence, Chambéry, Geneva, Grenoble, Gap, Briançon, Sisteron, and Marseille (TER Auvergne Rhône Alpes and TER Provence Alpes Côte d'Azur SUD). Accessible by road via the D1075 (Grenoble-Serres-Sisteron road). Free parking in front of the station.
Travel to the place of stay
with parking
available
Free parking in front of Celles-Mens train station.
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Price details
The price includes
- The trip will be supervised by a state-certified mid-mountain guide.
- Accommodation in a charming hotel (rooms for 2 people, possibility of single or double beds)
- Meals included in the half-board package at the hotel (dinner and breakfast)
- Homemade picnics on days 2 and 3
The price does not include
- Day 1's picnic
- Drinks, snacks and other personal expenses
- Transport to Clelles-Mens train station (meeting point for departure and arrival of the stay)
- Hiking equipment
- Anything not listed under "Price includes"
Options
- Flex fare and insurance
Practical information
Specific formalities
Equipment
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