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The Molière
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Description
Crest route with breathtaking views of the Alps
From Col de la Croix Perrin (1218 m), turn right onto the signposted road (yellow and green) for the Molière (8.3 km). Follow this forest track that runs into combe de Rui and reaches the ridges overlooking Lans-en-Vercors village. Leave the path that runs south on the Croix de Jaume and go up along the ridge. Join a flat in the forest of Guiney at altitude 1529 m (1 hour). Reach the sign indicating "Les Trois Communes" (1636 m). Follow the signs for 1.8 km and follow the direction of Pas de Bellecombe (1636 m).
Follow (La Molière - 3.1 km) on the ridges overlooking the mountain pastures. Pass le relais, the Pas de l'Ours (1649 m) and reach the summit of Charande (1709 m). Continue north towards the Pas de la Tracollet (1648 m) and then to the alpine meadows and the orientation table of the Molière (1632 m - 3 hours.) Magnificent view of the region and the surrounding mountains Mont Blanc.
Return:The return is identical to the itinerary of the outward journey. At the sign of Les Trois communes, shoot right (west) and join a track that runs south. Follow it to the end (turning point for the forestry machines) and, before this elbow, spin in the forest, due west (yellow and green markings). Go down and join the Barthélemy forest trail. Turn left (south) to the Croix Perrin pass.For those wishing to make a loop, you just have to take the forest road of the Molière to the shelter of the Feneys (1522 m). At the intersection (before the refuge), leave the road that goes to the right for the snow stage of the Sure (Autrans). Pull left onto the forest road Barthélemy which goes down on the Col de la Croix Perrin. (Descent in 1 hour).
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Public transport
By bus : With regional coaches T65 or T64 for Lans-en-Vercors and then on line T66 to Autrans. Please note that line T66 does not go further than Autrans. There is the option of finishing the walk at the car park by hitchhiking or carpooling.By hitch hiking : You can get there / get back by hitching a lift with the Rezo Pouce network from Autrans-Méaudre, Lans-en-Vercors, Grenoble and Royans-Vercors (you can find all the stops in the Vercors on www.rezopouce.fr).carpooling :Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
Advice
Itinerary with no difficulty in good weather. During snow or fog, the orientation on the ridges is very delicate. This course is well attended by snowshoe walkers.More information on Nordic WalkingNordic walking is a respectful and responsible practice. Before you jump into the field, train yourself.
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 Col de la Croix Perrin
Access
From Grenoble, take the road D531 (Route de Villard-de-Lans). At the roundabout of Lans-en-Vercors, turn right onto the D106 (Route de la Croix Perrin) which runs towards Autrans. Reach the pass (1218 m). Park next to the hostel.
Arrival
Col de la Croix Perrin , Lans en Vercors
Ambiance
The proposed route is located in the so called "Quatre Montagnes" in the heart of the Vercors Regional Nature Park (PNRV). The panorama, from the crests of the Molière, is remarkable. On this itinerary, the skier evolves, initially, in the forest, then on the ridges overlooking the Val de Lans. Finally the ski hiker reaches the summit of Charande and the mountain pastures of the Molière. The view is magnificent on the Vercors north, the Grenoble region and the Alps!
Departure
Col de la Croix Perrin , Lans en Vercors
