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Sornin plateau - Dent du Loup
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Description
Discover the viewpoint of the Dent du Loup and the Plateau de Sornin. Perched at 1500 meters above sea level, it overlooks a part of the Isère valley.
Departure from the parking of the Leisure Center of Engins. Follow the yellow and green markings at first before taking the GR 9. Take the path that goes up in the forest towards La Croisette 1. At this crossing, follow the GR9 which will take you to Sornin 2 by a forest road, then turn left to reach La Cote 1545 meters 3. Rally the Dent du Loup 5 through Plateau de Sornin 4. From there, a superb panorama awaits you (be careful, cliff edge!). To return, head towards the Hamlet of Sornin 6 passing by the crossroads Plateau de Sornin. Then take the path that descends into the forest towards Fournel 7, then continue for a short time on the road to the Center of Leisure (700 meters approximately).
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Additional information
Public transport
By train : Grenoble train stationThe OùRA multimodal route planner provides information about all the connections between regional trains, urban transport and departmental bus lines : www.oura.com/by bus : With Regional coaches T64 to Engins.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
Be careful on the edge of cliffs!You are going to go through the summer pastures, maybe you will meet protective dogs, often Patou. Always be sure to bypass the herds, while remaining calm while the dog identifies you, not caressing or threatening them. If you have a dog (not recommended), keep it on a leash.Use the passageways to cross the fences, close the gates and barriers, stay on the marked paths.Staying on marked paths also means respecting private property.
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 in front of the leisure center
Access
From Grenoble, take the D531 towards Engins. At Engins, take the D531B then the road from the hamlet of Fournel to the leisure center (parking).
Arrival
Leisure Center of Engins
Ambiance
After a first part in the forest, discover the wide spaces of the Sornin plateau. Between meadows and lapiaz, enjoy magnificent views of the Isère valley, with the Chartreuse and the Belledonne massif as a backdrop.
Departure
Leisure Center of Engins
