Description

This hike allows you to discover the vast expanses characteristic of the Gagères plateau. Also enjoy the views of the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors range and its highest point, the Grand Veymont (2341m).

Step-by-step itinerary

1

Take the road towards Vassieux to reach the intersection indicating the hamlet of Font d'Urle. Continue towards Vassieux to reach, after 50m, a clearly visible trailhead on the right.

2

Follow the track which runs perpendicular to the road and follow the markings.

3

Leave the track at a hairpin bend and head into the hollow of the bend on a small track that climbs towards the Gagères plateau. On the plateau, follow the markings on the wooden stakes. Reach the edge of the forest and reach The Pot of the Cross (alt. 1544m).

4

Begin the descent by following the markings along the forest before heading deeper into it. A little further down, join a groomed trail.

5

Continue down to the Chau meadow (alt. 1325m).

6

Turn left and go back up following the markings, still on the groomed slopes to find point no. 2 and return to the car park by the route taken on the way out.