Hike description
Type
Signposted Loop
Altitude
Max : 1211m
The audience
- Walkers/hikers
Introduction
Follow in the footsteps of the letter carrier who, in the 19th century, made this route to complete his daily round of mail to the magnificent hamlets nestling at the foot of Mont-Aiguille.
A varied itinerary discovering magnificent hamlets with lovely views of Mont-Aiguille.
Pets welcome : yes
Further detail on accompanying pets : leashed dogs
Further information on this Hiking Trail
Green and yellow line markings (PR Vercors)
Tricky passes
Passage de ravines au-dessus de Saint Michel Les Portes, soyez prudents.
Map reference
Cartoguide "Promenades et randonnées en Vercors-Trièves"
Useful information
Local Services
Facilities
Access
Step by step
Start: Near the Saint Michel Les Portes cemetery (parking lots), reach the “Saint Michel Les Portes” sign in the heart of the village, just after the church.
1) Climb up into the village, following the large asphalt rise towards “Ruisseau de Chauplane”. The path goes left at the top of the climb and continues to climb quite steeply!
2) Follow this path, which gradually becomes more pleasant. After passing a few gullies, where caution is advised, reach “Ruisseau de Chauplane”.
3) Turn left towards “La Batie” and its magnificent chapel. Cross the hamlet and turn left towards “Chez Cotte”.
4) Cross opposite to reach “Les Pellas”.
5) Go left down to “Pont de l'Eteiller”.
6) Drive up to the village of “Saint Michel les Portes” to return to your starting point.
Location
38650 Saint-Michel-les-Portes
Latitude : 44.870053
Longitude : 5.596831
Altitude : 855m