Museum Overview
This loop leads to the Col de Mézelier via a footpath through tracks, undergrowth, and the hills of the Royans-Vercors region. A moderate hike offering a view overlooking Pont-en-Royans.
Starting from Pont-en-Royans, this loop hike leads to the Col de Mézelier via a route that gradually gains altitude. The itinerary crosses a varied landscape, including paths, wooded sections, and mid-mountain scenery.
At approximately 9 km, 3 hours of walking and 409 m of elevation gain, this circuit is a moderately difficult outing, suitable for a half-day hike. It allows you to discover the local landscape in a natural setting typical of the Vercors foothills.
The route is suitable for walkers looking for an accessible yet challenging itinerary, with a sufficiently hilly profile to offer a real sense of escape to the heights.
Type : Marked loop
Average altitude : 400m
Maximum altitude : 571m
Cartographic references
3136ET - COMBE-LAVAL/FORÊT DE LENTE/PNR DU VERCORS 3235OT - AUTRANS/GORGES DE LA BOURNE/PNR DU VERCORS
Guidebook references
Walks and hikes in Vercors | From Coulmes to Chambaran. On sale for €9 in the tourist information offices of Saint-Marcellin, Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye and Pont-en-Royans.
Rates / opening
Prices
Free access.
Indicative opening hours
All year round, every day.