Bonjour, je souhaite passer 5 à 7 jours en autonomie dans le Vercors et j'aurais voulu savoir quels sont les plus beaux itinéraires dans la région, dans le sens nord sud ou inversement, je serai en autonomie complète, merci d'avance si vous avez des pistes.
- La montée sur le plateau depuis Châtillon-en-diois est très belle.
- Après le secteur face au Mt Aiguille, au dessus de Chichilianne est tout en balcon (du Pas de l'Essaure au Pas de l'Aiguille).
- Le sommet du Grand Veymont
- Ensuite tu as toute la partie autour du Rocher des Deux Soeurs qui est magnifique. Tu peux passer au pied des falaises (très aérien) et remonter par des cols où il faut se servir de tes mains. C'est plus difficile dans le coin et il faut avoir le pas sûr.
je souhaite passer 5 à 7 jours en autonomie dans le Vercors et j'aurais voulu savoir quels sont les plus beaux itinéraires dans la région, dans le sens nord sud ou inversement, je serai en autonomie complète, merci d'avance si vous avez des pistes.
Salut
Je te recommande le GR93 qui traverse le Vercors du Nord Ouest au Sud est de Peyrus à Lus la Croix haute...ça se fait en 5 ou 6 jours suivant la longueur de tes étapes..
https://www.gr-infos.com/gr93a.htm
Habitant le Vercors, je ne l'ai pas fait en autonomie d'une seule traite mais j'en fait plus des 3/4 au total ( avec des variantes) en faisant des randos à la journée et aussi sur 2 ou 3 jours...
Dans le même style mais plus accessible en transport en commun tu as aussi le GR91 qui part de st Nizier de Moucherotte ( accessible à pied (2h) de Grenoble via le GR9) et va jusqu'à Brantes...
https://www.mongr.fr/trouver-prochaine-randonnee/parcours/gr-91-de-saint-nizier-du-moucherotte-a-brantes
Il faut plus de 8 jours pour le faire en entier mais pour faire plus court tu commences ton trek sur ce GR91 et tu embrayes ensuite sur le GR93 à la cabane de Pré Peyret à destination de Luce la croix haute.
De là tu peux rentrer à Grenoble avec les bus..Ces 2 itinéraires sont les plus beaux.
Achète le topo guide "tours et traversées du Vercors , du Diois et des Baronnies" pour avoir le descriptif et les temps des étapes et lieux de camping ou gites d'étapes :
https://boutique.ffrandonnee.fr/topoguide-tours-et-traversees-du-vercors-du-diois-et-des-baronnies
la partie autour du Rocher des Deux Soeurs qui est magnifique.
Tu veux parler des deux soeurs ( Agate et Sophie) proche de la grande Moucherolle?
Sinon on trouve aussi les deux soeurs dans les monts du matin( ouest Vercors) proche du col du Tourniol (Léoncel)
Merci beaucoup pour toutes ces informations.
Lequel de ces deux parcours est le plus aérien ?
Est-ce que le segment entre st Nizier de Moucherotte et Corrençon-en-Vercors est intéressant niveau nature ?
C'est différent...Le départ de St Nizier ou Grenoble est plus aérien le premier jour.En fait le plus aérien de tout le Vercors c'est de suivre après Lans en Vercors la crête orientale mais c'est hors GR...Certaines parties sont très escarpées et très vertigineuses ( Pic St Michel, Col de l'arc, arrêtes du Gerbier, Roc Cornafion, col vert, pas de l'Oeille, col des deux soeurs, Grande moucherolle, col des moucherolles, pas de la Balme, mur des Sarrasins...)
Le Gr93 au départ de Peyrus lui passe dans des secteurs où il y a des falaises à certains endroits et des vues plongeantes sur le sud ( Gervanne) du côté de font D'Urle et du pas de l'infernet puis aussi après le col de Rousset ( but Sapiau)
Est-ce que le segment entre st Nizier de Moucherotte et Corrençon-en-Vercors est intéressant niveau nature ?
Oui bien sûr; ça commence par la montée au Moucherotte( ça grimpe!) et excepté un petit bout qui passe dans la station de villard de Lans c'est assez sauvage...Après Corrençon ça l'est plus encore mais c'est différent niveau végétation( un peu plus méditerranéen) et puis on est sur un plateau et ya moins de dénivelé...
Le GR93 ( en entier) donc au départ de Peyrus est encore plus sauvage( pas de traversée dans des stations de ski ni de gros bourgs) mais le problème c'est de pouvoir rejoindre Peyrus en transport en commun.ça doit pouvoir peut-être se faire de Valence mais ça ne doit pas être simple et une fois arrivé à Lus la Croix haute si Grenoble se rejoint facilement, Peyrus c'est une autre histoire!
Une autre possibilité avec un départ et un retour sur Grenoble( en boucle) Mais tu ne ferais que le nord du Vercors c'est de partir de Grenoble suivre le GR9 jusqu'à Rencurel de là embrayer sur le GRP tour des 4 montagnes jusqu'à Corrençon et de Corrençon retourner sur Grenoble en suivant le GR91.
Le Nord Vercors est la partie la plus boisée du Vercors ( grandes forêt de hêtres et de conifères) c'est aussi la plus humide...
bonjour encore une fois attention en faisant la traversé en partant du nord vers le sud mettons de Corrençon vers la partie qui descend vers le Diois les points d'eau sont très rares et il faut "calculer" son itinéraire
Sinon difficile de choisir un itinéraire car la descente sur Archiane dans le Cirque est somptueuse.Comme l'a mentionné Djalma une fois passé Archiane, continuation vers Les Nonnières, col de Grimone et descente sur Lus-la-Croix-Haute
Une fois passé Corrençon il n'y a strictement rien excepté la nature sauvage.
Il y a des bouquetins souvent au niveau de la descente dans le Cirque d'Archiane
Sinon accessoirement on peut continuer de Lus-la-Croix haute vers Veynes pour reprendre le train c'est un tout autre paysage
Si tu veux faire du sauvage je peux te donner un itinéraire dans le sud Vercors...
J'en ai eu l'idée quand Mathews a parlé du cirque d'Archiane...
Tu te rends à Benevise c'est tout proche d'Archiane. Tu peux laisser ta voiture sur le parking du village et si tu le souhaites tu peux loger au gite d'étape c'est un excellent gite ! ( repas du soir au top!)Tu peux aussi partir d'Archiane mais c'est le bled hyper touristique ...
De Bénévise tu suis d'abord le GR93/91 jusqu'aux Nonnières.Là tu quittes le GR direction nord vers le vallon de Combau en passant par le col de côte chèvre. Tu remontes tout le vallon de Combau jusqu'à la cabane de l'Essaure puis le pas de l'Essaure. De là tu grimpes au sommet de la tête Chevalière ( c'est facile et bien cairné même si le sentier n'est pas porté sur la carte IGN) tu bivouaques là haut s'il fait beau ( vue superbe sur le mont aiguille!) et tu redescends ensuite sur la Bergerie de Chamousset puis la cabane de Chaumailloux puis le pas de l'aiguille.Tu descends à Richadière ( commune de Chichilianne) et tu prends l'itinéraire du tour du mont aiguille.Au col de l'Aupet tu quittes le tour du mont aiguille et te diriges vers le pas de la selle et le pas des Bachassons. De là tu descends vers le sud ouest la longue plaine de Queyrie et passe devant la carrière Romaine... jusqu'à la cabane de Pré Peyret ( il y a une fontaine un peu au sud de la cabane) Tu seras passé ( juste avant la cabane) à la confluence des GR91et 93 de Là tu descends au sud en suivant ce GR91/93 jusqu'à Archiane...Et Bénévise quelques kms plus loin.
Tu devrais pouvoir faire la totalité en 4 jours sans problème (ravitaillement à Chichilianne/Richardière) mais il faudra quand même emporter des repas lyophilisés.
Je connais très bien tout cet itinéraire mais ne l'ai pas fait en boucle.C'est la partie la plus sauvage du Vercors
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I’m planning to do the Mercantour crossing following the Randoxygène route in mid-July.
I’m used to hiking in the mountains, but I sometimes get vertigo, for example on ridges with drops on both sides. I wanted to check if there are any T4 or T3-T4 sections and find out if there are any very exposed passages—and if so, where—so I can plan an alternative route.
Can anyone give me some info on this?
Thanks!
hi how can I get internet when I arrive at Haneda? I mean in areas without free wifi. Is it more interesting to buy a SIM card? If so, at the airport? thanks for your help
We're planning to go at the end of November/beginning of December to visit (with a rental car) and hike on La Palma and El Hierro for 15 full days, including 1 day for inter-island ferry transfers. What’s the best split between the two islands—8 days on La Palma and 6 on El Hierro, or even more time for La Palma? Should we have one or two home bases on La Palma? Thanks for your tips!
Annie
Hi there,
I’m planning to cross the Gourgs Blancs Pass at the end of the month, from La Soula Refuge to Portillon Refuge. On this section near the pass, I don’t have any trail marked on my IGN map. Is the path well signposted, or should I use a compass?
Also, beyond the physical effort, are there any technical, exposed, or vertigo-inducing sections on this part?
Since I’m finding very little info, I’m being thorough with my questions.
I'm developing a free and open-source web app for planning walking and cycling trips (and even car trips). You can create a route by clicking directly on the map to add waypoints, and it can consist of multiple stages. The app provides tools to edit the stages and the overall route, and to display useful information (distances, altitudes, and elevation changes). A relief profile can be shown as a graph for a specific stage or the entire route.
Once the route is ready, it can be exported as a GPX file, which can then be used with a GPS or a mobile navigation app.
The app is built in JavaScript and runs entirely in the web browser. It uses the Leaflet library and several OpenStreetMap-based services. Initially developed for my personal needs (I enjoy hiking and cycle touring), I’d be happy to share it with anyone who might find it useful. It’s free to use, doesn’t require an account, and the source code is available.
hi there
I’m heading to Uzbekistan for three weeks from mid-September to mid-October 2026—a country I haven’t visited yet.
I’d love to do a few multi-day hikes in the mountains without going through a tour operator or hiring a guide. Has anyone here done this?
It doesn’t have to be all trekking; day hikes are great too.
I’m open to any tips!
Also, I see there are lots of train options if you book well in advance—does that only apply to the "fast" trains? Are there buses as well?
Hello,
In mid-November, we’ll be in Mindelo and Santo Antão.
We’ve booked transportation with Kapverden Tours.
One trip is from Porto Novo to Ponta do Sol, including the hike from Corda to Coculi.
What’s the trail like?
Then we’ll be staying in Ponta do Sol,
Here’s what we’re planning:
A hike to Fontainhas—what’s the best direction, considering we’re not great with climbs? No problem with flat terrain or descents.
Take an aluguer to Ribeira Grande and continue along the coastal road.
With the agency:
An excursion to Cruzinha with a short walk.
Return to Porto Novo via the path from Cova to… I’m not sure where yet, to pick up the car for Porto Novo, since we’ll be taking the ferry that evening.
We’ll have a guide for this hike.
We’d love to spend a day in Tarrafal, but getting back requires a boat or taxi, and it’s really expensive!
We’re a couple, 78 and 76 years old.
What do you think of this itinerary?
Not very well known: Hokkaido Island has national parks that rival those in North America. Hiking there is free (even many mountain huts) and requires no formalities. These treks are described in the LP *Hiking in Japan* guide—you can just buy the Hokkaido PDF. It’s way better than Mount Fuji. Of course, everything depends on the weather, which is very unstable in the Japanese mountains (frequent strong winds). The trails are often obstacle courses.
The Daisetsu Zan traverse is a stunning hike through volcanic terrain with a remote section in the middle that requires at least one night of camping (there are basic huts for the rest, which is popular with Japanese hikers): 4 to 6 days.
The Shiretoko traverse takes 2 days with views including an island in Russia, but the ridge is brown bear territory—there are even more here than in Denali National Park in Alaska (brown bears and grizzlies are the same). I ran into 7 in just 6 hours of hiking!
Hi,
Since I can't take on long treks, I'd love to know if there are any nice hikes around Pokhara—or maybe in another region of Nepal. Day hikes or two-day trips would be perfect.
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hi everyone,
I’m leaving on Monday, August 3rd for my very first long-distance trek: the GR223 from Coutances to Mont Saint-Michel, over 6-7 days (~11-14 miles/day), solo.
I’m looking for tips from people who know this section well (Coutances → Regnéville-sur-Mer → Hauteville-sur-Mer → Bréhal → Granville → Genêts → bay crossing):
Budget-friendly accommodations: I’m struggling to find affordable stopover lodgings (a lot of what I find online are expensive vacation rentals, not really suited for a solo hiker). If you have any great spots (hostels, hiker-friendly B&Bs, nice campgrounds), I’d love to hear them!
Bay crossing: Any feedback on guides/providers leaving from Genêts for the final crossing?
General tips for a first long-distance trek: What you wish you’d known before your first time, pitfalls to avoid, etc.
Hi,
We’re planning to do the 4-day trek from Mestia to Ushguli without an agency. The descriptions mention that there are accommodations at each stop, but we can’t find any details about them. Has anyone got info or feedback on this route?
New to this forum, I’m planning a pretty big project for 2028.
I’m heading to Nepal to do a trek from Kathmandu all the way to Everest Base Camp (a cool 5,300 m 😄).
This trek is a bit special because even though I’ll be part of a group, I’m going solo (so far, no problem—I’m used to it). But it’s my first real trek, and it’s also a humanitarian one: once I reach base camp, I’ll stay an extra week to help clean up the waste left by tens of thousands of climbers! Since I’m originally from South America, from two countries that share the Andes, I have a deep respect for mountains—they fascinate me. So Everest… it’s kind of the trip of a lifetime!
So, a little question for those who’ve done treks to Everest before… any tips for good mental preparation (I’m already working on the physical side)?
We're planning to trek in Peru and Bolivia and would love to find some local agencies.
If you know any, could you share details on prices and, of course, the names of the agencies?
Which trek would you recommend?
Elocine
I'm heading out on a fully self-sufficient trek in Morocco (10 days) from Imilchil to Aghbalou.
Can I find screw-on gas canisters (Coleman, Primus) in Marrakech (any addresses?) or in villages between Imilchil and Aghbalou?
If not, are Butagaz canisters for camping gas (small 230g size) available?
Thanks in advance for your tips!
Hello, I’d like to embark on a little trip in my home country, Switzerland. I’ll start walking from La Cure, heading toward Le Noirmont first, then I’ll improvise my route—but it’ll probably follow the French border... at least as far as Lac de Joux.
I’ll decide day by day how much farther to go after that. My goal is to stay in nature as much as possible, wander around for as long as I can, and restock food in villages or towns along the way.
I’m thinking of mostly camping, but we’ll see if I end up in a hotel or another campsite depending on my route.
I’d love to reach La Chaux-de-Fonds on foot... maybe even Delémont.
The whole thing should take about a week, give or take.
I’ll be bringing my dog, and I’m preparing for this as soon as I’m ready.
Any tips to make sure everything goes smoothly for us? Things I should know—or avoid? What about shepherds with their flocks of sheep? And isn’t hunting season open right now?
I’m not sure if what I’m planning is even doable, which is why I’m asking around.
This’ll be my first time doing something like this—wandering in nature *and* with a dog. I’m really excited for this adventure... and I need it. Thanks!
We’re really keen on ecosystems and want to hike in "natural" ancient forests—not planted woods or areas heavily degraded by human activity. Travel guides (like Lonely Planet) don’t provide much info on this. Could you point us to the most interesting spots?
Thanks in advance for your tips.
We wish you happy holidays and a fantastic 2026, full of discoveries!
Claire and Albert
Hi, this might not be the right section, but I’d like to know if it’s possible to start mountaineering with another person without necessarily hiring a guide. We’ve done quite a bit of hiking but not mountaineering—we’ll just do a half-day glacier course. After that, we were thinking of starting with La Grande Motte and the Pointe de la Traversière, which were recommended to us. Honestly, for things like roping up and knots, I’ll learn at home with lots of videos and a book.
I’d love to know if anyone has done treks in the Rwenzori Mountains and how much it costs on average, what the infrastructure is like, the landscapes, and safety in the area. Thanks so much! I’m really looking forward to your replies.
We’re leaving in 9 days for a two-week trip to Madeira, mainly to hike.
From my research, I’ve found that since last year, access to most trails—and systematically for the most popular ones—is now paid. You have to pay an access fee of 4.50 € per person per classified hike in 2026, and even 10.50 € for the most iconic hike: Pico Arieiro to Pico Ruivo. When paying, you also have to choose a day and a 30-minute time slot for your start time. Of course, this reservation is neither changeable nor refundable, even if the weather that day is terrible.
Personally, given the massive influx of tourists to the island in recent years, I don’t mind paying a fee to help maintain the trails. Similarly, setting a limit on the number of people who can hike them per day is certainly preferable to preserve this priceless heritage.
However, what’s much less fair is that in reality, most of the available spots are reserved: 1/ for Madeira residents (which is normal); 2/ for "economic operators" (meaning local tour operators). For example, if you’re a non-resident (independent tourist), no booking is possible for the Pico Arieiro hike for an early morning start before September! So, unfortunately, we’ll have to skip this hike.
It’s the same issue for Ponta de São Lourenço, the 25 Fontes, Pico Ruivo... in short, all the most popular hikes. Oh well, we’ll skip those too!
So my question is: which hikes do you recommend where we won’t face the huge crowds that the others get? And where we can book the day before for the next day, taking the weather into account?
Finally, a quick accommodation question: we’ve booked the first week in Funchal, but I haven’t decided yet for the second week. Do you have any advice on where to stay in the south or north, preferably avoiding overly concrete-heavy and touristy spots?
I’m reposting about the logistics for Samaria Gorge.
I’d love to get recent info, especially about whether it’s possible to park my car in Omalos, do the hike, and then catch a bus back to my vehicle.
In theory, it’s doable, but when you check the KTEL website, there aren’t any feasible schedules listed. If anyone has recently organized this with reliable, verified details, I’d really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!
Hi there,
We’re flying from Montreal to Lyon this August to go hiking in the French Alps. We’ve rented a car and will be staying at campgrounds. We’re planning to do day hikes and want to stay a few days in one spot, do a few hikes, then move on to our next camping spot. Could you share your favorite spots or any recommendations for places to spend a few days with great hikes?
A few details:
We arrive in early August and leave in early September.
We’re looking for day hikes (or shorter), moderate difficulty, with a cumulative elevation gain of no more than 1000m, and of course, beautiful scenery!
We’d prefer not to drive too much—maybe it’s best not to head too far south and deal with unnecessary heat?
Along the same lines, if you know of any great campgrounds where we can start our hike directly without needing the car, we’d love to hear your suggestions!
Hi there,
I’m planning to go hiking on this island and would like to know the best time to do it. I visited for a few days in November 2018—not for hiking but just to explore—and the weather wasn’t great, especially in the mountains. So, is a star-shaped itinerary doable if I rent a car and maybe use two different accommodations?
I’m not planning to join an organized group—just traveling with one other person and organizing things ourselves—unless you’d recommend a local agency or guide. Finally, even though I’ll be getting maps, a topo guide, and a GPS, I’d really appreciate your top hiking recommendations.
Thanks so much for your tips!
I’m planning a trip around Cap Corse and the AGRIATES in 2026, from May 8th to 15th (there are still 2 spots left, by the way! Just DM me if you're interested).
I’d love to know which hikes are worth prioritizing in the AGRIATES. We’ll be staying in SALECCIA for two days as our base—what should we focus on from there?
A round trip to IGNHU beach? Any other suggestions?
For Ostricano, I think it’s too far for a round trip...
Thanks for your tips!
Have a great day,
Anie, Toulouse
I’d like to get some info about the GR10 Pyrenees traverse. I need help planning the daily stages and accommodations—my wife isn’t an experienced hiker but walks a lot, so I’d like to schedule shorter walking days and thus a longer overall trip in terms of number of days.
Could anyone give me some help and advice?
Best regards,
Hi there, I’m planning the Annapurna Circuit for March 2027 and I’m looking for a local agency with a local guide—preferably French-speaking—to arrange this trek for us. Any suggestions? Thanks
Hello!
We’re spending a few days in Toraja country at the end of May. We’d love to do a day trek—taking our time—on a route that’s stunning in terms of scenery, but not a level 5 in difficulty!
Any suggestions you can share, please?
Thanks in advance
I’d like to do the Mare a Mare Sud in May over 4 days. I’ve found quite a few places to stay along the route, but I’m stuck on the start and finish.
I’ll be arriving by plane on Sunday evening and would like to start pretty early on Monday morning. Ideally, accommodation right at the trailhead (Alzu di Gallina) would be amazing, but I can’t find anything. Any tips?
Also, for the transfer from Figari Airport to Porto Vecchio or Alzu di Gallina?
At the end, I’d like to pick up a rental car—any advice on that too?
