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Col d'Herbouilly – Valchevrière lookout loop from Pied des Pistes

Col d'Herbouilly – Valchevrière lookout loop from Pied des Pistes

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Col d'Herbouilly – Valchevrière lookout loop from Pied des Pistes

02:13

28.2km

680m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel 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 14, 2026

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Parc naturel régional du Vercors

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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11.6 km

Col de Malaterre

Mountain Pass

12.9 km

Belvedere Château Julien

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The Château Julien viewpoint offers a 360° panorama of the Gerbier ridge, the Grande Moucherolle and its smaller neighbor, all accompanied by a beautiful orientation table. But it also features …

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13.2 km

Plateau de Château Julien

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From up here you have a phenomenal panoramic view of the summit of the “Grande Moucherolle” and the Herbouilly plain.

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17.2 km

The plain of Herbouilly is a vast expanse in altitude, surrounded by mountains and forests. You have a good chance of spotting wildlife if you take the time to observe the edges of the forest at dawn or dusk.

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17.5 km

Plaine d'Herbouilly

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A haven of greenery, no difficulty, it’s beautiful and relaxing!

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20.4 km

Viewpoint

20.7 km

Col d'Herbouilly

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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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21.6 km

Col d'Herbouilly

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Privileged place, in the shade with little traffic. A must-see site with the view and the Valchevrière memorial.

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24.8 km

Valchevrière Viewpoint and Vercors Memorial

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Very nice point of view.

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24.8 km

Valchevrière lookout

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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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28.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.5 km

9.32 km

906 m

508 m

Surfaces

13.9 km

10.2 km

4.12 km

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (1,100 m)

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Sunday 17 May

12°C

3°C

84 %

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Col d'Herbouilly – Valchevrière lookout loop from Pied des Pistes

Belvedere Château Julien

Plateau de Château Julien

Plaine d'Herbouilly

Plaine d'Herbouilly

Col d'Herbouilly

Col d'Herbouilly

Valchevrière Viewpoint and Vercors Memorial

Valchevrière lookout

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