Hike description
Type
Signposted Loop
Altitude
Max : 1450m
The audience
- Children
- Walkers/hikers
- For beginners / novice
Introduction
This hike, close to the village of Gresse-en-Vercors, takes you around the Rocher du Palais and offers sumptuous panoramic views of the cliffs on the eastern Vercors balconies.
The ascent is gradual on a wide track to the beautiful clearing at the summit. The descent is on a pleasant forest path.
Pets welcome : yes
Further detail on accompanying pets : Dogs on leash.
Further information on this Hiking Trail
Balisage jaune et vert (PR)
Tricky passes
Hikers should be very careful when crossing the D8A after "les Fraisses". Use the passages provided to cross fences, and close gates and barriers.
Map reference
Cartoguide "Promenades et randonnées en Vercors-Trièves"
Other information
Adapt your equipment to your level and the weather. Stay on the marked trails.
Useful information
Local Services
Facilities
Access
Step by step
Start: From the "Croix de Serre-Monet" post at the end of the parking lot (at the crossroads), head in the direction of "Les Petits Deux", passing the Grand-Veymont farm. The trail first reaches the hamlet of Grand-Deux, then turns left onto the main road to reach Les Petits-Deux. Climb the asphalt road to find the "Les Petits-Deux" signpost, then the "Col des Deux" signpost.
2) From the "Col des Deux" post, take the track on the right towards "Le Playnet". The track climbs steadily and steadily.
3) At the "Le Pleynet" post, continue along the track towards Le Ménil. There's a hairpin bend just before the summit, so keep to the main track, which ends in a clearing where you'll find the "Le Ménil" signpost. Be careful on the edge of a cliff, it can be dangerous.
4) Then head back down in the direction of "Les Fraisses", passing through the bottom of the clearing. The path is pleasant and joins the RD8a, where you'll find the "Les Fraisses" signpost.
5) Turn right on the asphalt road towards "Fruitière" and quickly climb the embankment on the left to find a path. Continue on to the hamlet of Chomeil, which you cross, then take the right-hand descent to reach the "Fruitière" signpost.
6) Continue straight ahead on the tarmac road towards "Croix de Serre-Monet". A few hundred metres further on, take the track on the left, which climbs and then follows the ridge to reach your starting point.
Location
Parking de Serre Monet
38650 Gresse-en-Vercors
From Grenoble, take the A51 south to Monestier-de-Clermont. Then head for Gresse-en-Vercors on the D8. At Gresse-en-Vercors church, take the D8D, then the "Roche Rousse" path to the parking lot before the Serre Monet cross.
Latitude : 44.902997
Longitude : 5.556646
Altitude : 1255m