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The small valley of Paradis
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Description
Discover the unspoiled nature of the Vallon du Paradis, from the Abbey of Valcroissant you will walk along the slopes of the Glandasse mountain.
Departure from the Abbey of Valcroissant (parking), you are at one of the many entrance doors allowing access to the Reserve Naturel des Hauts Plateaux du Vercors. The hike starts with a very progressive ascent to the crossroads Le Fays 1. Continue towards Les Quatres Chemins 2, then Le Comptoir à Moutons 3 by a very nice path with numerous points of view which leads to Col Fauchard 4. From there, always following the yellow-green markings, the itinerary goes down slightly to the Col de l'Abbaye 5. Take the direction of Pas de la Roche 7 by the GR 95 (white-red markings), go to the crossroads L'Allier 6 and then take the forest track for a moment. At Pas de la Roche, finish the circuit by the small road that leads to the car park of the Abbey.
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Public transport
En train : Gare de DieEn bus : ligne D29 Die - Beaurières et s'arrêter à Solaure-en-DioisAttention il faudra rejoindre le départ de la randonnée en stop ou en covoiturageEn covoiturage : Proposez ou reservez votre covoiturage avec la plateforme régionale Mov'Ici.
Advice
This circuit is especially recommended in summer due to strong heat, given its exposure (lots of shaded areas).Attention, make sure to park well in the parking recommended to hikers and not in the parking reserved for guests of the Abbey located on the left!
Advised parking
Large parking at the end of the road
Access
From the town of Die, take the D238 then go through the places "Maladerie" and "Plot, Sallière, Graton" then "Serre Jean" towards the Abbey of Valcroissant "
Arrival
Abbey of Valcroissant (parking nearby)
Ambiance
Between shady paths and balcony passages on the slopes of the Glandasse, this superb hike makes you discover the surroundings of the abbey of Valcroissant (former Cistercian abbey), at the bottom of a lush valley between the valley of Drôme and Glandasse which Dominates you.
Departure
Abbey of Valcroissant (parking nearby)
