Snowshoe Trek Vercors | Physical rating: Active | ![]() |
From 16 years old - Group size: 2-12 | Accomodation: Comfort |
Day 1- ARRIVAL; Airport transfer to Villard de Lans
Meet with your Mountain leader at Grenoble St Geoirs airport and transfer to your **Star Hotel Le Gerbier in Villard de Lans. This village is located in the Park and overlooks the Grenoble valley, which was used in WWII for defence because of it's cavernous walls.
Dinner incl.
Day 2 - Col de l'Arc
Today you will do a loop walk of Vercors park giving you the opportunity to explore the vast and diverse wildlife.
Ascent: 652 m Distance: 14km
Breakfast incl.
Day 3 - Le Moucherotte
Transfer to Lans en Vercors and walk up to the plateau "les Ramées". After lunch continue to an altitude of 1700 m and walk to the ridge "Grande Roche Saint Michel" and the Moucherotte summit. On return take a different path to enjoy new views of the valley.
Ascent: 860 m Distance: 13 km
Breakfast incl.
Day 4 - Autrans - Bec de l'Orient
Autrans is one of the best places in the reknowned Vercors for cross-country skiing. We will explore the valley de Nave and view some of the many caves within the rock face. At the end of a forest walk, we will come to a viewpoint where we see the Autrans and have a spectacular panoramic of the Alps.
Ascent: 569 m Distance: 13km
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Day 5 - Free Day
Today you can try cross-country skiing on the Villard-Corrençon slopes or along the entire valley. Or, you may be interested in learning more about the local history, geology and wildlife at the "Maison du Patrimoine" in Villard. Or, why not treat yourself to a well deserved massage. Enjoy your day!
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Day 6 - Pic Saint Michel
Today you will climb the most popular peek of Vercors Park. At the top of "Pic Saint Michel" is a high cross and a stunning panoramic view of the valley including the mountain ranges; Chartreuse and Belledone.
Ascent: 510 m Distance: 7 km
Breakfast incl.
Day 7 - Col Vert
For the last stage, you will go ona a fabulous walk to the Col Vert Pass, where you will have fantastic views over the Ecrins and Oisans mountain ranges. It may be possible to see some Ibex or Chamoix at these heights
Ascent: 702 m Distance: 9 km
Breakfast incl.
Day 8 - FAREWELL!
Enjoy the morning before your airport transfer to Grenoble St Geoirs.
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