Day 1: Arrival
Pick up from Monestier de Clermont train station and transfer to your guest house in Gresse en Vercors.
Day 2: Grand Veymont
Choice of 3 walks. Climb the highest peak in the Vercors, Grand Veymont at 2341m for fantastic 360 degree views including Mont Aiguille just below you or undertake a traverse of the famous balcony trail under the immense cliffs of the eastern edge of the Vercors plateau.
Overnight: Gresse-en-Vercors, Walk: Up to +1150m, 16km, 6 hours
Day 3: Gresse-en-Vercors - Richardiere
Another fantastic day which passes ravines and rock towers before climbing a superb gorge to reach Pas de Bachassons. A small traverse of the plateau before descending to cross the gap between the cliffs and Mont Aiguille - a unique and memorable walking experience. There is an easier walking trail available on this day.
Overnight: Richardiere, Walk: + 1050m, 22km 7hr
Day 4: Vercors Plateau
An enjoyable valley walk under giant cliffs before climbing onto the plateau – walk across the bizarre limestone plateau a chaotic landscape covered in pasture with wonderful wild flowers. Amazing views of Mont Aiguile and the Alpine summits before returning to your hotel via the village of Chichilianne.
Overnight: Richardiere, Walk: + 800m, 20km; 6hr
Day 5: Richardiere - Gresse-en-Vercors
Climb to the Col de Papavet at 1,245m where you have spectacular views of Mont Aiguille. Afterwards you descend to the tiny hamlet of Bathie before a final climb over the Col de l'Allimas. Descend to the charming alpine village of Gresse en Vercors which lies at the foot of incredible rocks walls plunging from the Grand Veymont.
Option of additional nights at Gresse en Vercors
Overnight: Gresse-en-Vercors, Walk: +800m, 16km; 5hr 30
Day 6: Departure
Leave after breakfast and transfer to train station at Monestier de Clermont.