Vercors: trails between the Alps and Provence
Join us on a self-guided hiking escapade amid the stunning Vercors, France’s largest national park. Nestled between the Alps and Provence, this mountain stronghold boasts a vast limestone plateau sculpted by rivers, revealing a rich tapestry of landscapes including deep gorges, ivory-white cliffs, towering walls, and verdant valleys. Immerse yourself in the authentic ambiance of mountain villages, relishing local cheeses and wines. This splendid hiking tour through the pre-Alps caters well to moderate walkers seeking to uncover and relish this hidden gem of France. As you explore, seize the chance to engage with locals at the village markets: Lans en Vercors (small market on Tuesday & Saturday mornings), Villard de Lans (large market on Friday mornings in July & August only; small markets on Wednesday, Friday & Sunday mornings), Chapelle en Vercors (Thursday mornings year-round, Saturday mornings from mid-June to mid-September). Vercors boasts an extensive network of over 3,000 km of marked paths, ensuring that every individual can discover their own ideal route within this captivating landscape.
Level 2/3
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Destination
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Duration6 Days I Level: 2/3 (of 5)
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What is includedAccommodation in 2/3* hotels incl. breakfast (en-suite rooms); Luggage transfers; People transfers (Day 5 and Day 6); Roadbook (itinerary description in English and detailed walking maps, incl. access to GPS tracks of the trails; 1 set per booking); Emergency hotline
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What is not includedDrinks and other meals, public transportation, entry fees.
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Best periodMay, June, July, August, September, mid-October
Day 1: Arrival in Lans en Vercors
Day 2: Lans en Vercors - Gorges Bruyant - Lans en Vercors (12km; 4hrs; +390m/-390m)
Day 3: Lans en Vercors - Villard de Lans (13km; 4,30hrs; +600m/-600m)
Day 4: Villard de Lans - Le Col Vert - Villard de Lans (13-15km; 4-5hrs; +600-900m/-600-900m)
Day 5: Villard de Lans - Herbouilly - Saint Martin en Vercors - Chapelle en Vercors (17km; 5,30hrs; +550m/-850m)
Day 6: Departure day (optional hike Chapelle en Vercors - Belvedere de Revoulat - Chapelle en Vercors (17km; 5,30hrs; +700m/-700m)
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