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Roaming is the art of traveling freely, moving from one point to another, while taking the time to soak up the landscapes and atmospheres along the way. On foot, by bike, on horseback, or on snowshoes, it offers a unique experience of connecting with nature and with oneself.

In the Vercors Drôme, a mid-mountain region, hiking takes on a special dimension. Between its vast plateaus, deep forests, vertiginous ridges, and picturesque villages, every stage is an adventure. But be warned: this wild beauty should not be underestimated. The elevation changes, changeable weather conditions, and lengthy trails require good physical and material preparation.

For a first experience, it's not uncommon—and often recommended—to be accompanied by a guide or mountain leader. These passionate professionals know the area like the back of their hand and guarantee you a safe adventure, while sharing their knowledge of the fauna, flora, and history of the Vercors.

Embarking on a journey also means planning ahead to be self-sufficient while taking advantage of local resources: suitable accommodations, supply points, and even tips and advice from the locals of Royans-Vercors. With a little preparation, your journey will become a true immersion in nature, at the pace of your feet or your wheels.

Ready to take on the challenge? The Vercors Drôme awaits you for a thrilling, adventurous journey that combines self-improvement and contemplation.

  • Prepare your route and check the weather
  • Wear the appropriate equipment
  • Adapt the outing to your level and to those accompanying you 
  • Stay well hydrated and nourished
  • Stay on the trails
  • Let someone know your route
  • Don't leave any trash 
  • Do not approach animals 
  • Do not pick plants and flowers
  • Do not approach the herds
  • Do not make fires in the open air
  • Don't underestimate the return time
4600 kmof trails on the Vercors
2341 mat the summit of the Grand Veymont
70 %of forest
+ 2000animal and plant species
Visitor alert
From 07/07 to 29/07/2026: temporary closure of the Burrus track in the Bois Vert sector for safety reasons (timber harvesting).

Fire risk: closure by municipal decree of the forest areas in the municipalities:
– Nyons from 07/07 until further notice
– Venterol from 07/07 until further notice
– Bénivay-Ollon from 10/07 until further notice
– La Roche sur le Buis from 09/10/2026 and until further notice
– Beauvoisin from 10/07/2026 and until further notice
– Châteauneuf de Bordette from 10/07 until further notice
– Teyssières from 07/07 until further notice
– Saillans from 08/07 to 26/07
– Monclar sur Gervanne: from 10/07 to 19/07
– Plan de Baix: from 07/07 to 21/07
– Beaufort-sur-Gervanne: from 10/07

Multiple municipal decrees prohibit bivouacking, wild camping and fires all along the route.
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Sainte-Eulalie-en-Royans

GR 9

188.21km
8820m
3 days
Difficult
Visitor alert
Fire risk: access to forested areas in the municipalities is prohibited.
– Gigors and Lozeron (bivouac and fire) from 03/07 to 30/07/2026
– Beauregard Baret from 07/07 to 17/07/2026
– Barcelona from 10/07 to 25/07/2026
– Combovin from 10/07 to 25/07/2026
– Châteaudouble from 10/07 to 25/07/2026
– La Baume d'Hostun, July 7th
– Rochefort Samson from 07/07 to 17/07/2026
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Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans

GRP of the Monts du Matin

130.6km
3390m
1.1 day
Difficult