Description

A rolling and very varied route with alternating single track and undergrowth paths. It crosses the Vassieux plateau from east to west, passing through the Trompe forest, the Serre Charbonnière woods and the Libouse valley.

The first part leads to the Museum of Prehistory, which houses a flint knapping workshop found intact, as it was 5000 years ago! The route alternates between single tracks, paths, and a few short sections of road, crossing the Vassieux plateau from west to east. A steep, but short, climb on a track takes you to the "Raphaël Poirée" biathlon stadium. You then dive into the Trompe forest via a pleasant track, dotted with small steep slopes and beautiful clearings, up to the Pas du Souillet. At Fouletier, the track descends to the causse; along the way, you will notice the ruins of the windmills and the small Saint Mamert chapel.

Step-by-step itinerary

1

From Vassieux in Vercors (alt. 1050m) Cross the village and, at the Channels (alt. 1055m), take the path on the left leading to the Cherry trees (alt. 1115m).

2

Continue until you reach the road. At the crossroads, turn right then left at the fork. Follow the path to the right. At the top, turn left to reach Serbian (alt. 1154m).

3

Take a right across the plateau. Pass Dorne (alt. 1137m) then take a right at Canteen (alt. 1107m). Go back up into a wood, cross the road and join Balenne (alt. 1180m).

4

Go to the Biathlon stadium. Cross the Trompe forest and clearings to reach the Pas du Pré (alt. 1186m).

5

Follow the path to the right. Go up the forest track due north to the Fouletier (alt. 1100m).

6

On the right, pass in front of a building. Go up the track to reach Pierre Blanc (alt. 1137m). Possible to shorten by turning left to reach point 9.

7

Turn left into the woods. The sometimes technical descent leads to Serre Charcoal pit (alt. 1165m).

8

Take the path on the left. The steep, technical descent joins Comb Libouse (alt. 990m).

9

Go up the valley with its technical passages (landscapes and viewpoints). Reach Font l'Etrat (alt. 1040m).

10

Continue straight ahead to reach the Aimé Fir (alt. 1063m).

11

Turn right. Viewpoint on the plateau. Join La Mure (alt. 1060m).

12

Take the path on the left towards Vassieux. Cross the road and, at La grande Peyrouse (alt. 1053m), turn right to join The Necropolis (alt. 1065m).

13

Take the path on the left that leads back to the village to return to the starting point.

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