Arzelier pass / Saint-Andéol (stage 3)
Château-Bernard
3. Arzelier pass / Saint-Andéol (stage 3)
5h
12,1km
+783m
-908m
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The aerial walkway here means you can marvel at the incredible view of the northern Vercors as far as the village of Saint-Andéol.
1 point of interest
Tétras-Lyre Vercors - PNRV Tétras Lyre (Black Grouse)
This crossroads takes its name from the black grouse. This sedentary bird is one of the symbols of the Vercors Regional Nature Park. It appears on the park's logo, in the company of the wild tulip. During the breeding season (April-May) the cock sings at daybreak. But do not try to see it and above all stay on the roads, because this remarkable species is very sensitive to disturbance.
Description
- From Col de l'Arzelier, climb back to Pré Achard and rejoin the path you took the previous day. Continue west beneath the Grande Moucherolle on the path that runs along the foot of the cliffs.
- Go via Bois Ras and continue on your way.
- At the crossroads overlooked by the Rocher du Playnet, head down towards Saint-Andéol.
- Departure : Arzelier pass
- Arrival : Saint-Andéol (village)
- Towns crossed : Château-Bernard, Le Gua, and Saint-Andéol
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Recommandations
Be careful in winter: the route is impassable; in spring it is very tricky due to snow slides and rock falls.
Be sure to check snow conditions before setting off.
You are temporarily in summer pastures, and may meet herd protection and guard dogs (patous). Always ensure that you go a long way round the animals, calmly so that the dog can identify you, do not pat or threaten them.
Use the installed passages to cross fences, close gates and barriers.
Stay on the marked trails and respect private property.
Collect your waste, think nature.
Be sure to check snow conditions before setting off.
You are temporarily in summer pastures, and may meet herd protection and guard dogs (patous). Always ensure that you go a long way round the animals, calmly so that the dog can identify you, do not pat or threaten them.
Use the installed passages to cross fences, close gates and barriers.
Stay on the marked trails and respect private property.
Collect your waste, think nature.
Information desks
43, route du Grand-Veymont, 38650 Gresse-en-Vercors
Transport
By train : Grenoble train station
The OùRA multimodal route planner provides information about all the connections between regional trains, urban transport and departmental bus lines : https://www.oura.com/
By bus : Bus Line 25 Grenoble - Le Gua
then bus line 44 from Le Gua to Col de l'Arzelier (Arzelier pass)
By carpooling : Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
The OùRA multimodal route planner provides information about all the connections between regional trains, urban transport and departmental bus lines : https://www.oura.com/
By bus : Bus Line 25 Grenoble - Le Gua
then bus line 44 from Le Gua to Col de l'Arzelier (Arzelier pass)
By carpooling : Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
Access and parking
Parking :
Arzelier pass
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