Distance
8.4km
Elevation
176m
Duration
3h
Difficulty Level
Moderate

Hike description

Type

Signposted Loop

Introduction

As part of the Musée du Trièves' "Châteaux en Trièves, hier et aujourd'hui" exhibition, discover the local heritage during a short walk.

Pets welcome : yes

Further detail on accompanying pets : On a leash

Further information on this Hiking Trail

PDIPR signposting (yellow-green)

Map reference

Carte Promenades et randonnées en Vercors-Trièves

Useful information

Local Services

  • Pets welcome

Facilities

  • Car park

Step by step

From the parking lot entrance, walk down the main street (route du Mont-Aiguille) past the town hall
then the bakery to Château de Passières. Then take the street opposite the château (chemin des
between the playground and the riding school.
At the next junction, turn right onto the "Route du Mont-Aiguille".
Just after the bridge, you'll find the hiking signpost "Pont de la Catte".
Turn right towards "Chateau-Vieux".
Continue straight on, with a short climb to "Pierre aux Corneilles".
Turn left to reach the "Les Crêtes" sign.
Descend towards "Au Transformateur", then continue towards "Ruthière". After passing
Château de Ruthières, continue to the top of the village and take the left-hand track to the "Aux Fontaines" post.
"Aux Fontaines" sign. Continue along the left-hand track with a magnificent view of Mont-Aiguille as far as "Pont
de Donnière". Cross the bridge and follow the tarmac road through Donnière. At the foot of the climb,
take the left-hand track to "Les Crêtes".
Turn right towards "Tracol".
Cross the asphalt road to continue straight ahead and cross the river.
After the river, at the "Le Cros" post, the path turns left to return to the village on a beautiful
to "Rapon" and then "Chichilianne", your starting point.

Location

parking à côté du point info et du restaurant le Randonneur
38930 Chichilianne

Latitude : 44.811241

Longitude : 5.573265