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The Fauge Valley

Description

A condensed landscape of the Vercors: rocky barrier with the ridges of the Gerbier, meadows, ridges and forests.

A snapshot of the Vercors landscape: a rocky barrier featuring the Gerbier ridges, meadows, ridges, and forests

Technical Information

Walking
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3h30mn
Dist.
8.4 km
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Altimetric profile

Starting point

31, avenue Général de Gaulle , 38250   Villard-de-Lans
Lat : 45.071252Lng : 5.550901

Points of interest

Additional information

Distinctions

Listed PDIPR
Famille Plus

Tips for the photographer

The Fauge Waterfall, frozen in winter, is definitely worth a visit!

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Office Municipal de Tourisme de Villard-de-Lans - 09/08/2026
www.villarddelans.com
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Environments

Close to GR footpath
Forest location
Mountain view
Presence of livestock and guard dogs
Mountain location
Close to a public transportation

Open period

All year round daily.

Contact

Phone : 04 76 95 10 38

Email : info@villarddelans.com

Website : http://www.villarddelans.com

Topo guides and map references

Topo guides references :
Carto-guide PNRV des 4 Montagnes

Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3236

Type of land

Stone
Ground
Not suitable for strollers

Location complements

Public transportation—Villard de Lans Bus Station stop: Car Région bus lines T64/65 (to/from Grenoble) and T66.
To get to the trailhead, park in the village center at the Mure Ravaud or Fichetaire parking lots and walk to the Tourist Office.

Reception complements

Choose your gear based on your skill level and the weather. Do not go off the trails.

Guidebook with maps/step-by-step

When you leave the Office, turn right and head toward Place de la Libération. On your left, take the pedestrian street and continue straight ahead to the École des Laiches; walk alongside it until you reach
the fork in the road. There, the hiking trail begins; follow the sign for Pont de l’Amour. Once you reach the bridge, cross it, turn left, and follow the signs for “Cascade de la Fauge.” After a short climb and a few hundred more meters, turn
left to see the waterfall. Retrace your steps to continue through the La Fauge valley. Follow the signs for “Abri de la Fauge” and admire the scenery—it’s so beautiful!
At the Abri de la Fauge (note the dry toilets), head back toward La Cote. The trail winds into a small valley; have fun trying to spot the snake carved into
the rock (halfway along on the right). At the Aversin intersection, turn right and rejoin the “return to village” ski trail. Head down to the hamlet of Les Clots and admire its architecture, typical of the Vercors region. Head back up to the right toward La Fauge and follow the same path you took on the way there.

Animals

Yes

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Caution!
We have no information on the difficulty of this circuit. You may encounter some surprises along the way. Before you go, please feel free to inquire more and take all necessary precautions. Have a good trip! 🌳🥾