The Vercors is a wild land, a unique mountain range towering like a massive fortress that can be explored on foot with a highlight being crossing the Réserve Naturelle des Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors.
Trekking along the Grand Traversées du Vercors itineraries offers the opportunity to discover incredible nature-rich mountain ranges. Ranging from Alpine to Mediterranean climates, the Vercors is remarkable in its variety of landscapes, flora and fauna. A fragile and protected area, the Réserve Naturelle des Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors is nestled in the heart of the Vercors Park in its highest and wildest part. The Grand Tour du Vercors, the Traversée Nord-Sud, 3-day loops… there are numerous itinerary possibilities for those wishing to fully immerse themselves in this unspoilt, natural environment.
Grandes Traversées du Vercors Itineraries
There are multiple itineraries in the Vercors! The Grandes Traversées du Vercors association website presents various possibilities to choose from.
One of the classics is the Traversée Nord-Sud crossing of the Réserve Naturelle des Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors, from Corrençon en Vercors to Châtillon en Diois. On the Trièves side, the route takes in part of the Balcon Est du Vercors so you may climb the majestic limestone cliffs and go on to summit the Grand-Veymont, the mountain range’s highest point at 2341m. The adventure then continues with the Queyrie plain, the Pré Peyret cabin, and on towards the Jas Neuf refuge to reach the magnificent Pas de l’Aiguille. The adventure ends at the Tête Chevalière, before descending to the Pas de l’Essaure.
FAQ
Yes, bivouac camping is permitted in the Réserve Naturelle des Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors from 5pm to 9am, provided you respect the surrounding nature and leave no trace.
Please consult the Grandes Traversées du Vercors association website https://montourenvercors.com/, which presents the various itinerary possibilities, and contact the Vercors tourist offices listed.
Bivouac camping authorised from 5pm to 9am.
Fires prohibited.
Large gatherings not permitted.
No dogs allowed.
Respect for pastoralism, on encountering shepherds and their grazing flocks/herds, take a wide berth and walk around them.
- Water is scarce in the Vercors, so don’t forget to consult water source points information: https: //parc-du-vercors.fr/info-sources
- Study your itinerary carefully before setting off, and bring a map and compass to help you find your way in this vast wilderness.
- Check the weather forecast: the Vercors can be treacherous, especially in fog.