• The Grand Tour of the Vercors by mountain bike, expert version
  • The Grand Tour of the Vercors by mountain bike, expert version
  • The Grand Tour of the Vercors by mountain bike, expert version
  • The Grand Tour of the Vercors by mountain bike, expert version
  • The Grand Tour of the Vercors by mountain bike, expert version
Vercors Massif / Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors

The Grand Tour of the Vercors by mountain bike, expert version

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In summary

  • Sports
    Mountain biking and e-mountain biking
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Expert

    Levels

    Mountain biking and e-mountain biking
    Beginner
    For those wishing to discover mountain biking, enduro, or "All Mountain" riding, and who have little or no experience mountain biking in the mountains. You want to learn the essential technical skills for both descending and climbing on rideable trails.
    Intermediate
    For occasional mountain bikers. You are comfortable shifting gears and modulating your braking, and you can clear obstacles by unweighting the bike. You will ride on 4x4 tracks that offer a gradual progression, though you may encounter the occasional steep section. Daily elevation gain is approximately 400 to 600 meters.
    Confirmed
    For mountain bikers who are already enthusiasts with some riding experience. You have mastered gear shifting and braking control, and are able to clear obstacles by unweighting the bike, as well as ride up or down short, steep sections. Ideal for riders looking to improve their descending skills on singletrack trails that are rarely very steep but sometimes technical (rocks, roots, etc.) without being exposed, featuring daily elevation gains of 600 to 1,000 meters.
    Advanced
    For mountain bikers who are already skilled descenders and confident in their technique. You are capable of navigating switchbacks, riding along off-camber trails without hesitation, controlling your braking, and clearing small obstacles (such as roots, rocks, and steps). The long, sustained descents—which increase in difficulty throughout the week—are sometimes steep, often technical, and occasionally exposed, though rarely dangerous. Expect daily elevation gains of between 800m and 1,400m.
    Expert
    For experts and experienced, regular riders. You are capable of navigating switchbacks and off-camber trails, controlling your braking, and clearing obstacles such as roots, rocks, and steps. The descents are long and sustained—often steep, technical, and sometimes exposed. You are looking to challenge yourself with daily elevation changes of 1,400 to 2,000 meters.
  • Destination
    Vercors Massif / Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors
  • Age
    From 16 - 90 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    61.36 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

The Grand Tour of the Vercors follows the iconic route of the Grande Traversée du Vercors and extends across the entire massif, making it a must-do among hiking and cycling tours in France. The Vercors massif offers an exceptional diversity of landscapes and terrain to explore. You'll traverse paths clinging to limestone cliffs, ridge trails that are both technical and fun, accessible alpine pastures, and breathtakingly beautiful wild high plateaus. Throughout the route, you can test your skills as an experienced athlete or hone your riding abilities. Take the time to admire the spectacular panoramas of the Belledonne and Écrins mountain ranges , and even Mont Blanc . During your stops, indulge in the local cuisine : Royans walnut ravioli, typical cheeses like Bleu du Vercors or Saint-Marcellin... a multitude of flavors await to delight your taste buds!

The highlights

  • The complete Grand Tour of the Vercors for experienced mountain bikers
  • A loop circuit
  • The Vercors High Plateaus variant is included in your itinerary.
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Sport

Level

Mountain biking and e-mountain biking

Expert

Levels

Mountain biking and e-mountain biking
Beginner
For those wishing to discover mountain biking, enduro, or "All Mountain" riding, and who have little or no experience mountain biking in the mountains. You want to learn the essential technical skills for both descending and climbing on rideable trails.
Intermediate
For occasional mountain bikers. You are comfortable shifting gears and modulating your braking, and you can clear obstacles by unweighting the bike. You will ride on 4x4 tracks that offer a gradual progression, though you may encounter the occasional steep section. Daily elevation gain is approximately 400 to 600 meters.
Confirmed
For mountain bikers who are already enthusiasts with some riding experience. You have mastered gear shifting and braking control, and are able to clear obstacles by unweighting the bike, as well as ride up or down short, steep sections. Ideal for riders looking to improve their descending skills on singletrack trails that are rarely very steep but sometimes technical (rocks, roots, etc.) without being exposed, featuring daily elevation gains of 600 to 1,000 meters.
Advanced
For mountain bikers who are already skilled descenders and confident in their technique. You are capable of navigating switchbacks, riding along off-camber trails without hesitation, controlling your braking, and clearing small obstacles (such as roots, rocks, and steps). The long, sustained descents—which increase in difficulty throughout the week—are sometimes steep, often technical, and occasionally exposed, though rarely dangerous. Expect daily elevation gains of between 800m and 1,400m.
Expert
For experts and experienced, regular riders. You are capable of navigating switchbacks and off-camber trails, controlling your braking, and clearing obstacles such as roots, rocks, and steps. The descents are long and sustained—often steep, technical, and sometimes exposed. You are looking to challenge yourself with daily elevation changes of 1,400 to 2,000 meters.
For experts and experienced, regular riders. You are capable of navigating switchbacks and off-camber trails, controlling your braking, and clearing obstacles such as roots, rocks, and steps. The descents are long and sustained—often steep, technical, and sometimes exposed. You are looking to challenge yourself with daily elevation changes of 1,400 to 2,000 meters.

The expert's opinion

Terrain type:

The Vercors offers a playground perfectly suited to mountain biking, sometimes playful, sometimes technical. While this limestone massif in the Pre-Alps is often referred to as a "plateau," it's anything but! The mountain bike routes (GTV and dedicated trails) that crisscross it offer a mountainous and highly varied landscape. We carefully select the routes and combine the stages in a balanced way to offer trips that match YOUR skill level. Our GTV mountain bike trip options and ratings take into account numerous factors: the choice of routes (singletrack, rolling trails, technical sections, switchbacks, etc.), the type of terrain (roots, stumps, rocks, boulders, ruts, etc.), the area (the terrain varies across the different cantons of the Vercors), and the weather (dry or wet). If you have any questions, contact our local team for advice and to choose the right package.


Electric mountain biking: the routes suggested here can be done on an e-MTB. The physical difficulty will therefore vary depending on the level of assistance chosen. The technical difficulty remains, of course, equivalent.

In figures

MOUNTAIN BIKING

  • Average duration/day: 5h30
  • Average distance/day: 56 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 1440 m
  • Average daily descent: 1436 m
  • Predominant type of terrain : Dirt road

Management

The paper roadbook contains all the information directly in your bag.
Paper Roadbook

After receiving the balance and within 15 days before your stay, we will prepare a complete mountain bike hiking guidebook for you (1 per group).

Your complete file contains: arrival information (reception location, parking), the itinerary (accommodations and services booked, transfers), vouchers if your stay includes internal transfers, a list of supply points and bike repairers, luggage tags, a complete guidebook written by our team to accompany you on the routes, extracts of maps marked with the routes, maps.

In addition to this mountain bike hiking logbook: our dedicated mobile app "Roadbook For Discovery", and/or GPS tracks.

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
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    Méaudre - Corrençon

    • Activity MOUNTAIN BIKING
    • Duration of the activity 6h
    • Distance 65 km
    • Positive elevation gain 1630 m
    • Negative elevation 1540 m
    • Predominant type of terrain Dirt road
    • Accommodation Hostel
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch not included
    • Dinner included

    Welcome to Méaudre , the starting point of your mountain bike tour at 9:00 AM . This first day will reward you with one of the most beautiful views in the Vercors : the Molière alpine pasture with its breathtaking panorama of the Alps. But you'll have to pedal a bit before you can admire this spectacle. Then, from the Croix de Jaume, enjoy a beautiful, rhythmic descent along the ridge. You'll then continue at a leisurely pace through the typical hamlets of the Pays des 4 Montagnes (Land of the Four Mountains), all the way to Corrençon. Two routes are possible.

    Day 1

Note

TRAIL INFORMATION : We may sometimes need to modify the indicated itinerary, either due to organizational issues (overbooked accommodations, changes in trail conditions – landslides, damaged paths – weather, etc.). Rest assured, these modifications are always made in your best interest, for your safety and comfort.


ACCOMMODATION : 4 nights in a room for 2 to 4 people. If there is an odd number of people, a single room is mandatory in Rencurel for 1 person (+€20). Sheets and towels are provided each evening. Please bring an extra bath towel for accommodations with a pool or wellness area. Each evening at your stopover, you will store your bicycle in a secure location (garage, dedicated storage area, etc.). The type of accommodation depends on availability at the time of your booking.


MEAL :

Dinners and breakfasts (half-board option) are included in your stay package. Please inform us of any food allergies when booking.

Picnics: Lunch is not included. For added peace of mind, we recommend choosing the picnic option. See options.

If you wish to order your picnic lunches on site : due to supply constraints at some remote accommodations, reservations are required 1 week prior to your stay. It may not always be possible to place an order at the last minute or on arrival.

Supplies available from local shops : possible on certain days.



Accommodation

During this stay, you will sleep in several different accommodations.

Access

Departure
2195 Route De La Croix Perrin, à Méaudre
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
2195 Route De La Croix Perrin, à Méaudre
Day 5 - 16h00

Day 1 at 9 a.m. at our agency in Méaudre. Your punctuality is necessary for the collection of your luggage and transport to the next stage.

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGrenoble

Access to the start of the stay : train or TGV to Grenoble then bus to Méaudre .

  1. Train/TGV to Grenoble: Timetables are available from SNCF at www.sncf-connect.com . Remember to check the conditions for bicycle access on the website www.veloabord.fr.
  2. Then take the regular Grenoble - Lans - Méaudre bus operated by Compagnie de Cars Région Auvergne Rhône-Alpes . This bus line is T64 followed by T66. It departs from the bus station, which is next to the SNCF train station. Tickets can be purchased on site without reservation (€6.90 per trip). Buses are equipped with bicycle racks during the summer. The meeting point is located 3 km from the Méaudre bus stop.

Return at the end of the stay: same.

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

From the North - Grenoble : From the A48 towards Grenoble, take exit 14 “St Egrève Sassenage Villard-de-Lans”. In Lans-en-Vercors, follow signs for Autrans. At the bottom of the Col de la Croix Perrin, turn left towards Méaudre and continue for 1 km to the hamlet of Les Gaillardes.

From the South - Valence : From the A49 towards Grenoble, take exit 8 "Aire Royans-Vercors, Villard de Lans". Follow signs for Villard-de-Lans. At the end of the Bourne Gorge, turn left towards Méaudre. The gîte is 3 km past the village. Please note that this route is diverted at certain times of the year (generally spring and autumn). We advise you to then take the A49 to Grenoble and follow the directions "coming from the North".

Price details

The price includes

  1. The organization and preparation of your stay.
  2. Accommodation for 4 nights.
  3. Half board (dinners and breakfasts).
  4. Bed sheets and towels provided every night.
  5. Tourist taxes.
  6. Transporting luggage between stages to travel light.
  7. The provision of our " Roadbook " app with digital maps, traced routes and real-time geolocation or 1 paper hiking booklet with: guidebook, maps, route sheet, cultural booklet, etc.
  8. Upon request: GPS tracks (in .gpx format) for your device.

The price does not include

  1. The equipment (mountain bike, helmet, toolbox and tools) and its transport.
  2. Drinks, extras and other personal expenses.
  3. Bath towel for swimming pools (summer only).
  4. Picnics, snacks.
  5. Insurance.
  6. Transportation from the place of residence to the starting point and back.

Options

You will be able to select these options when booking.
  1. 5-step picnic : CHF61.75 / person
  2. Additional night in Méaudre the day before the first stage : CHF83.60 / person
  3. Additional night BEFORE the stay : CHF83.60 / person
  4. Single room supplement for 4 nights : CHF95.00 / person
  5. Flex fare and insurance

Practical information

Specific formalities
The Aurélie & Sébastien team
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The Aurélie & Sébastien team

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Agence familiale établie depuis 1985 à Autrans-Méaudre, notre partenaire local est l'expert des séjours outdoor « clé en main » au cœur du Vercors. Spécialiste des activités nordiques l'hiver (ski, raquettes) et de la randonnée ou du VTT l'été, il rayonne également sur les massifs français et jusqu'aux Cinque Terre en Italie. Sa particularité ? Un Gîte-Hôtel 4 épis qui sert de camp de base chaleureux : après l'effort, place à la détente dans le bain nordique et aux saveurs du terroir concoctées par le chef Dédé. Une équipe à taille humaine qui cultive l'art de recevoir et le conseil personnalisé pour des vacances ressourçantes.
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