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Valchevrière lookout – Col d'Herbouilly loop from Villard-de-Lans

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Valchevrière lookout – Col d'Herbouilly loop from Villard-de-Lans

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Valchevrière lookout – Col d'Herbouilly loop from Villard-de-Lans

03:21

36.0km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 13, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 8.40 km for 376 m

After 13.8 km for 301 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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531 m

View of the Vercors Plateau

Highlight • Viewpoint

When leaving the D215C there was a beautiful view of the plateau, unfortunately there were too many clouds today.

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7.12 km

Valchevrière lookout

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy a beautiful view of the Gorges de la Bourne from the Croix de Valchevrière. It is an important memorial to the French resistance in the Vercors during the Second …

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7.66 km

Valchevrière Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Place full of history, to discover and explain to the youngest among us.

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10.5 km

Col de Chalimont

Mountain Pass

11.4 km

Col d'Herbouilly

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Wild pass and beautiful view of the plateau!

What to do to reach Villars while avoiding the numerous cars on the Bourne gorges road.

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11.7 km

Viewpoint

12.9 km

Ferme d'Herbouilly – Resistance Command Post

Highlight • Historical Site

The Herbouilly farm was Captain Goderville's command post during resistance operations in the Vercors in June 1944.

Located on the Herbouilly plateau, more precisely in a clearing in the Herbouilly …

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13.6 km

Plaine d'Herbouilly

Highlight • Natural

for gravel or MTB

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32.3 km

Auberge de la Glisse

Highlight • Rest Area

Bar/restaurant that also serves as a bike shop/repair shop. Meals are available, and quick repairs are also offered in case of mechanical problems. The staff is very welcoming and accommodating. Accommodation is available (15-bed gîte).

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36.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.3 km

15.6 km

2.86 km

205 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

14.2 km

1.55 km

849 m

231 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

25°C

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Valchevrière lookout – Col d'Herbouilly loop from Villard-de-Lans

View of the Vercors Plateau

Valchevrière lookout

Valchevrière Ruins

Col d'Herbouilly

Ferme d'Herbouilly – Resistance Command Post

Plaine d'Herbouilly

Auberge de la Glisse

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