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Archeotrail: the hunters of Prehistory
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Description
Follow the footsteps of the ice age hunters and the first inhabitants of the primary forest (15,000 - 5,500 BC)Circuit developed in partnership with
Departure from the village center of Villard-de-Lans, near the Maison du Patrimoine. 1.">Go up the pedestrian street, take the Rue de l'Adret to join Les Lèches 1. At the primary school, turn right into "Rue du Professeur Debré" and then "Avenue Empress Zita" before turning left onto "Chemin des Pierres". At the top of this street, turn left again onto the "Chemin des Blachons". 2 puis Champ Gressaud 3, toujours bien suivre les marques de balisage jaunes et vertes. ">Continue along the chemin de la Fauge to reach Le Dessus du Corps 2 and then Champ Gressaud 3, always follow the yellow and green markings.4.">From there, take the direction of Les Cochettes but turn quickly on the right, the road leading to the Cross Plaster 4. 5 et Roybon 6 où une halte est toujours très appréciée.">Continue to Plâtres 5 and Roybon 6 where a stop is always very appreciated. 7, continuer sur le GR 91 plein nord en passant à Lurbeillet 8, le très beau sentier en balcon vous conduit à Combe Chaulange 9.">At the Source of Roybon 7, continue on GR 91 due north to Lurbeillet 8, the beautiful balcony trail leads you to Combe Chaulange 9. 10.">While admiring a landscape as varied as spectacular, reach Font Froide 10. 11.">Leave the GR and the Tour de Pays des Quatre-Montagnes and follow the road to the north, going down towards Villard-de-Lans on the Prairies of Machiret 11. 12, passer par Les Espinasses 13 et La Conversaria 14 puis rallier Les Mourets 15 et un peu plus bas La Cote 1010 mètres 16.">At La Ya 12, go through Les Espinasses 13 and La Conversaria 14 and then join Les Mourets 15 and a little lower La Cote 1010 meters 16. 17, le centre de Villard-de-Lans, point de départ de cette magnifique randonnée, n'est alors plus très loin.">At the level of Les Vières 17, the center of Villard-de-Lans, starting point of this magnificent hike, is then far away. Find more information in the guide Vercors, land of prehistory, available in bookshop and in the shop of the Park
Technical Information
Altimetric profile
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Additional information
Public transport
By train : Grenoble train stationBy bus :Villard de Lans can be reach from Grenoble with regional lines T64 or T65 which both goes from Grenoble to Villard-de-Lans.By hitchhiking : Find all the official hitchiking spots on www.rezopouce.frby carpooling : Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
Advice
Use the passageways to cross the fences, close the gates and barriers.Staying on marked trails also means respecting private property.Beware of rain or fog, some passages can be slippery and technical.You will be going through the summer pastures, maybe you will meet protective dogs and herd guards.Always be sure to bypass the animals while remaining calm while the dog identifies you. Do not pet him or threaten him.If you have a dog, keep it on a leash!
Herd protection dogs
In the mountain pastures, the guard dogs are there to protect the herds from predators. When I hike, I adapt my behaviour by going around the herd and pausing so that the dog can identify me. Click here to see the video : c'est quoi au juste un chien de protection ?
Advised parking
Parking at the center du village
Access
After the motorway toll of Voreppe, take the exit Villard-de-Lans (RN 532); Before the village of Sassenage, take direction Vercors on the right. At Lans-en-Vercors, follow the D 531 towards Villard-de-Lans.From the south, after the motorway toll of the Baume d'Hostun, follow Saint-Nazaire en Royans then take the RD 531, direction Villard-de-Lans.
Arrival
Maison du patrimoine (center of Villard-de-Lans)
Ambiance
A circuit with captivating and varied landscapes. Perhaps you will have the chance to see chamois, marmots or other species occupying these places, in the middle of a natural environment still rich and preserved.
Departure
Maison du patrimoine (center of Villard-de-Lans)
