Autrans / Gève (Le Refuge) (stage 21)
Autrans
21. Autrans / Gève (Le Refuge) (stage 21)
4h
12,4km
+667m
-414m
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Not to be missed on this section:
Grotte de la Ture (Ture cave) : This cave, with its straightforward route, has been known to the people living in Autrans since the beginning of the last century. It is used by speleologists to explore the underground world.
Stele commemorating British aircraft: On the night of February 2, 1944, an RAF Lancaster Bomber was bringing in supplies for the Resistance fighters at Camp de Gève.
Flying at low altitude, the plane was caught in a snowstorm and crashed, killing the entire crew of seven, all of whom were British airmen. The explosion was heard as far away as the village of Autrans.
Plateau de Gève (Gève plateau) : this is a very popular site for Nordic skiing. It is part of an extensive network of almost 200 km of cross-country ski trails around Autrans-Méaudre. In winter, the Gève plateau is one of the snowiest and coldest places in the Vercors.
Grotte de la Ture (Ture cave) : This cave, with its straightforward route, has been known to the people living in Autrans since the beginning of the last century. It is used by speleologists to explore the underground world.
Stele commemorating British aircraft: On the night of February 2, 1944, an RAF Lancaster Bomber was bringing in supplies for the Resistance fighters at Camp de Gève.
Flying at low altitude, the plane was caught in a snowstorm and crashed, killing the entire crew of seven, all of whom were British airmen. The explosion was heard as far away as the village of Autrans.
Plateau de Gève (Gève plateau) : this is a very popular site for Nordic skiing. It is part of an extensive network of almost 200 km of cross-country ski trails around Autrans-Méaudre. In winter, the Gève plateau is one of the snowiest and coldest places in the Vercors.
2 points of interest
Stèle de l'Avion - Focus outdoor The plane
During the night of 2 February 1944, the Lancester aircraft of the Royal Air Force refueled the resistance of the Camp de Gève. The plane flying at low altitude is caught in a snowstorm, it crashed with its 7 men. The explosion was heard until the village of Autrans. The men still rest today in the cemetery of Autrans.
Refuge de Gève - Inspiration Vercors Gève Refuge – Camp 3
Now known as the Refuge de Gève, this forest cabin once served as the winter quarters for the Camp 3 Resistance fighters. It was set up by the Franc-Tireur Resistance movement in the spring of 1943. It housed around 30 people who were refusing to undertake the Service du Travail Obligatoire – the forced enlistment of French citizens. Their days were devoted to collecting firewood and keeping watch. They later took part in the fighting in the Vercors and the Liberation of Lyon in 1944. Since Camp 3 was too easy for the enemy to reach in the summer, it moved to the Cabane des Carteaux.
Description
The Grand Tour du Vercors route leaves the village of Autrans to make a detour via the northern extension of the Vercors before heading back towards Engins. The path follows the edge of the cliffs for a long time with enchanting views over the valley of the Isère, the Chambarands and the Chartreuse. Stick closely to the path, especially in bad weather!
The path takes you through predominantly forested areas until the Fayards as you pass through the crossroads of Grand Pré (1), and Creusot (2) followed by Sous Montbrand (3). The trail opens up from Signal de Nave (4) as it follows a lovely path along the ridge. At Bec de l'Orient (5), descend slowly Sous le Pas Brochier (6) and L'Avion (the plane) (7) before heading towards La Vira gros Jean (8) and Gève refuge.
The path takes you through predominantly forested areas until the Fayards as you pass through the crossroads of Grand Pré (1), and Creusot (2) followed by Sous Montbrand (3). The trail opens up from Signal de Nave (4) as it follows a lovely path along the ridge. At Bec de l'Orient (5), descend slowly Sous le Pas Brochier (6) and L'Avion (the plane) (7) before heading towards La Vira gros Jean (8) and Gève refuge.
- Departure : Autrans village
- Arrival : Gève refuge (hut)
- Towns crossed : Autrans and La Rivière
Forecast
Altimetric profile
Sensitive areas
Along your trek, you will go through sensitive areas related to the presence of a specific species or environment. In these areas, an appropriate behaviour allows to contribute to their preservation. For detailed information, specific forms are accessible for each area.
- Impacted practices:
- Contact:
- Alix Savine
Gestionnaire Espaces Naturels et Ruraux
Service Patrimoine Naturel
Direction de l’Aménagement
06 33 00 42 73
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Recommandations
Particularly in winter, this stage can be split by going directly to La Molière, via the Pas de Bellecombe (Bellecombe pass).
Be careful, as there are large cliffs close by for much of the route, and extreme caution is advised, especially in wet and foggy weather!
Use the passageways to cross the fences, close the gates and barriers.
Stay on the marked paths is also respect private property.
Be careful, as there are large cliffs close by for much of the route, and extreme caution is advised, especially in wet and foggy weather!
Use the passageways to cross the fences, close the gates and barriers.
Stay on the marked paths is also respect private property.
Herd protection dogs
In the mountain pastures, the guard dogs are there to protect the herds from predators.
When I hike, I adapt my behaviour by going around the herd and pausing so that the dog can identify me.
Click here to see the video : c'est quoi au juste un chien de protection ?
Information desks
49 route du Vercors, 38880 Autrans-Méaudre-en Vercors
Transport
By train :
Grenoble SNCF station
Route planner (train and bus): https://www.oura.com/
By bus : With regional coaches T65 or T64 for Lans-en-Vercors and then on line T66 to Autrans.
By hitch hiking : You can get there / get back by hitching a lift with the Rezo Pouce network from Autrans-Méaudre, Lans-en-Vercors, Grenoble and Royans-Vercors (you can find all the stops in the Vercors on www.rezopouce.fr).
Carpooling :
Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
Grenoble SNCF station
Route planner (train and bus): https://www.oura.com/
By bus : With regional coaches T65 or T64 for Lans-en-Vercors and then on line T66 to Autrans.
By hitch hiking : You can get there / get back by hitching a lift with the Rezo Pouce network from Autrans-Méaudre, Lans-en-Vercors, Grenoble and Royans-Vercors (you can find all the stops in the Vercors on www.rezopouce.fr).
Carpooling :
Offer your services or book your carpooling on the regional Mov'Ici platform.
Access and parking
From Grenoble, take the D531 departmental road to Lans-en-Vercors, then head for Autrans on the D106.
Parking :
Car park in the village centre
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