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Tour of Mont Aiguille

Hikes & walks in Monestier-du-Percy

Tour of Mont Aiguille - Hikes & walks in Monestier-du-Percy
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Unmissable hike in the Trièves which offers some spectacular views of the sacred mountain (Mont Aiguille) especially from the Aupet and Papavet passes. Discovery of tiny hamlets like Trésanne. The tour of Mont Aiguille can start on the south side from Chichilianne (hamlet La Richardière) or on the north side, from the hamlet of La Bâtie (Gresse-en-Vercors). Unauthorized walk with a dog: passage through the Hauts-Plateaux national nature reserve on either side of the Aupet pass. About 1100 m of cumulative positive elevation gain.

Description sheet

DepartmentIsère
Departure municipalityMonestier-du-Percy
Outing typeHike
DifficultyAthletic
Duration7:30
Recommended periodfrom june to october
EnvironmentCountryside
Kilometres22 km
Altitude upon departure1000m
Change in altitude1100m

Access

At the church of Monestier-du-Percy, follow Clelles then Chichiliane direction Hôtel de Richardière and park in the car park, the starting point of the hike.

Itinerary

Park in the car park after the hotel "Richardière". Take the direction of Col de l'Aupet following the markings (IGN map n ° 3236 ot). The route is sufficiently classic and signposted to avoid any hesitation. The trail climbs flush with Mont Aiguille. Continue and pass in front of the "adventure park". Then direction Col des Pellas, then Col de Papavet and descend by a track to Trésanne, passing to admire the chapel with the thatched roof. Return to the starting point by a small road towards "Richardière".

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