Description

This trail runs through the Lyonne and Chaillard gorges. The path winds through rocky masses and moss-covered trees, giving it the feel of a primeval forest.

Updated on 07/09/2026 - Report a change: info@vercorsdrome.com

Step-by-step itinerary

1

From the Tourist Office in St Jean en Royans (alt. 252m) go up behind the church and pass the cemetery. Follow the path which leads to Les Cas (alt. 250m).

2

Turn right onto a singletrack through the undergrowth. Follow alongside a plantation to reach Abisset (alt. 255m).

3

Go up to the left and cross a road. Further on, take a sometimes rough path to Basses Massières (alt. 282m).

4

Continue straight ahead up a path in the forest to reach a hairpin bend Sous-Frochet (alt. 365m).

5

Turn right, go up to Les Massières (alt. 410m) . Go straight down to Rimet (alt. 300m).

6

Take the path on the left. Pass Les Lamberts (alt. 340m) . Follow the path straight ahead which leads to Thuire. Descend to the D361.

7

Turn left. Further on, cross the D76 to take a path to La Noyeraie (alt.320m).

8

Go straight ahead, past the Orthodox chapel. A country path leads to a road. Turn left to reach La Ferronière (alt. 310m).

9

Turn left to the village of St Martin le Colonel (alt. 327m) . On the right, go up to Les Rats and La Freydière (alt. 358m).

10

Go straight into the gorge. A small path through the forest leads down to L'Usine de la Plaine (alt.308m).

11

Go back up the road. Take the path on the right that crosses a pasture. At the houses, descend to La Rousse (alt. 290m).

12

Continue straight ahead. Paths and small roads lead to Boissieux (alt. 246m) . Turn right to reach La Passerelle (alt. 241m).

13

Turn left. Cross a bridge. Follow the canal to L'Hermitage (alt. 228m) . Follow the waymarking to return to the starting point.

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