Hike description
Type
Signposted Loop
Altitude
Max : 1629m
The audience
- Walkers/hikers
Introduction
A loop starting from Saint Andéol that takes you along the foothills of the Vercors, at the foot of the impressive cliffs, to the Peyrouse shelter. The shelter was renovated in 2022 thanks to the efforts of the Vercors Park, the commune and local residents.
After warming up on the slope, you'll climb up to get closer to the impressive cliffs of the Vercors' eastern balcony!
Pets welcome : yes
Further detail on accompanying pets : leashed dogs
Further information on this Hiking Trail
Green and yellow line markings (PR Vercors)
Map reference
Cartoguide "Promenades et randonnées en Vercors-Trièves"
Useful information
Local Services
Facilities
Access
Step by step
Start: In the village of Saint-Andéol, the “Saint-Andéol” signpost is next to the town hall.
1) Take the asphalt road that climbs up and passes in front of the town hall towards “La Source”.
2) Follow the signs for “Ruisseau Rafin”, staying on the asphalt road, which becomes a footpath as you leave the village.
3) Take the left-hand track to “Petites Tartices”, then the right-hand track to “l'Eterpa”, then the left-hand track to “Casse Longue”.
4) After this first warm-up section on the piste, you'll tackle the tougher climb up to the perimeter trail. Follow the signs for “Tours du Playnet”.
5) Continue left on the perimeter path, direction “Sous la Tune de l'Ours”.
6) Continue to “Bois de Pierre Blanche” then “Abri de la Peyrouse”.
7) Return following signs for “Kopyto”, “les Grands Clots”, ‘Creuzara’ and “Bourg Menu”.
8) All that remains is to follow the asphalt road on the left to “Croix des Charreyres”, then “Les Charreyres” and finally “Saint Andéol”.
Location
38650 Saint-Andéol
Latitude : 44.961371
Longitude : 5.553287
Altitude : 1012m