Vercors Regional Natural Park

Outdoor activities in Vercors Regional Natural Park

Vercors Outdoor & Views

This collection traverses the Vercors Massif, focusing on its limestone cliffs, high-altitude pastures, and military history. Highlights include the dramatic balcony road of Combe Laval and the 19th-century Fort de Comboire, part of Grenoble's defensive belt. The selection features traditional alpine huts like the Gîte de la Molière, which offers views of Mont Blanc, and the remote Refuge d’Archiane at the base of a glacial cirque. It also includes modern lookout points like Vertige des Cimes and historic mountain passes such as Pas de la Ville.

Vercors Outdoor & Views — Map

A

Combe laval

Dramatic viewpoint along the D76 balcony road, featuring limestone cliffs that drop 600 meters into the gorge below.

B

Jourdan

Scenic lookout point offering perspectives over the Royans valley and the western edges of the Vercors massif.

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C

Fort de Comboire

A 19th-century military fortification built between 1882 and 1884 as part of the Séré de Rivières system to protect Grenoble.

D

Gîte d'Alpage de la Molière

High-altitude refuge and restaurant situated on a grassy plateau, known for its panoramic views stretching to Mont Blanc and the Belledonne range.

E

Auberge de Roybon

Traditional mountain inn located in the woods near Villard-de-Lans, serving regional cuisine to hikers and cross-country skiers.

F

Refuge d’Archiane

Situated at the entrance of the Cirque d'Archiane, this stone refuge serves as a base for exploring the southern limestone cliffs and the Hauts Plateaux.

G

Auberge des Allières

A former mountain farmhouse converted into a refuge, located on the GR91 hiking trail near Lans-en-Vercors.

H

Auberge de Combeau

Located at the southern entrance of the Hauts Plateaux Nature Reserve, providing access to the Vallon de Combeau and alpine meadows.

I

Refuge de Gève

Forest-bound refuge in the Autrans area, serving as a central hub for cross-country skiing and mountain biking trails.

J

Parcours Aventure Trièves

Outdoor forest park in Saint-Michel-les-Portes featuring zip lines, rope bridges, and climbing circuits at the foot of Mont Aiguille.

K

Vertige des Cimes

A cantilevered viewing platform in Lans-en-Vercors extending over a 300-meter drop, with views encompassing Grenoble and the surrounding mountain ranges.

L

La tour de Barcelone

The remains of a 13th-century medieval tower and castle overlooking the village of Barcelonne and the Valence plain.

M

Pas de la Ville

A significant mountain pass at 1,925 meters, located beneath the Grand Veymont peak, frequently used by hikers to spot local ibex.

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