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Mont Aiguille circuit
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Mont Aiguille circuitsHiking round Mont Aiguille, one of the symbols of the Vercors massif, will give you unforgettable memories. You will be able to admire all the angles of this unusually shaped summit.You can start this hike from hamlets of La Bâtie or from Trézanne.
From Richardière hamlet (carpark), head for Chichilianne up to Pont de Donnière bridge. From there, go to the Fontaines intersection and join the Grand Tour du Vercors on foot circuit to reach Trézanne hamlet, via Les Ruines. From Trézanne and its beautiful thatched-roof chapel, keep walking north wards Col de Papavet pass. Go through Seiterat then Les Brutinels and Les Sagnes.
From Papayet pass, enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Mont Aiguille and then head for Col des Pellas pass. Head gradually to the Chez Cotte intersection via Les Grands Clots, Caraby and Les Pellas. Leave the Grand Tour du Vercors circuit which heads off to Gresse-en-Vercors, and instead turn left on the road then the trail heading for Les Granges.
Walk up to Col de l'Aupet pass via the place known as Sous la Cascade de la Pisse (under the Pisse waterfall). From this pass, you can feel so near to and yet so far from Mont Aiguille, and enjoy a beautiful view of the southern slope. Begin the descent via a pleasant path that winds through the forest to Richardière.
Technical Information
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Public transport
By Train :Train station Clelles-MensThe OùRA multimodal route planner provides information about all the connections between regional trains, urban transport and departmental bus lines: www.oura.com/by Bus :Scholar coaches line MEN05 (only on weekdays) and descend at Chichilianne. Reach the hiking start walking or by hitchhike.Carpooling :Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
Advice
Please note you are going to cross several times the limits of the Nature Reserve of the Vercors Hauts-Plateaux, which have specific rules you need to know and respect. Be careful, when it’s raining, some of technical sections can be tricky and slippery.Please use the purpose-built gates and stiles to cross fences; shut gates and fasten behind you.Keeping to the signposted paths means you'll respect private property.
Advised parking
Hameau de Richardière
Access
From Monestier-de-Clermont, take the D1075 road, to Clelles, then follow the signs to Chichilianne via the D7 road, before taking the D7B road to Richardière hamlet.
Arrival
Richardière hamlet (carpark), Chichilianne
Ambiance
With Mont Aiguille constantly in sight, this hike showcases the architectural wealth and curiosities of Trièves, including the Trézanne chapel. Woodland alternates with meadows and picturesque hamlets.
Departure
Richardière hamlet (carpark), Chichilianne
