East-West crossing of the Vercors on the GR®93 - Stage 6
Treschenu-Creyers
6. East-West crossing of the Vercors on the GR®93 - Stage 6
7h
18km
+1186m
-1006m
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A lengthy stage where the stunning scenery will make you forget all about your tired legs!
2 points of interest
Pâturage du Jocou - PNRV Pasture of the Jocou
Every summer the slopes of the Jocou welcome sheep flocks in summer (some cattle on the lower part). The herds maintain these vast alpine pastures, which give a bucolic framework to this hike. Without the maintenance of the alpine pastures, the forest would gradually gain ground.
Vautours fauves - S&M Booth The Griffon Vulture
Perhaps you will have the chance to observe the griffon vultures. Reintroduced in the Vercors in 1999, this scavenger can weigh more than 10 kilos and have a wingspan of up to 2m80. The vultures search for carrion, often where the flocks are found.
Description
From Bénevise head towards Les Nonnières via Liodève. Continue towards Le Passau, Pâturage de Jiboui (Jiboui pasture), Crête de Jiboui (Jiboui crest) and Col de Seysse (Seysse pass).
Important: be sure to follow the signs for Pâturage du Jocou (Jocou pasture) and Les Amousières. Off the GR®93, head for Grimone to take a break.
Important: be sure to follow the signs for Pâturage du Jocou (Jocou pasture) and Les Amousières. Off the GR®93, head for Grimone to take a break.
- Departure : Bénevise
- Arrival : Grimone
- Towns crossed : Treschenu-Creyers and Glandage
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.
Jocou summer pasture
Alpine pasture grazed and protected from mid-June to early October; only herding dogs are allowed on the alpine pasture.
- Impacted practices:
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- Sensitivity periods:
- JunJulAugSepOct
- Contact:
- Association de Développement et d’Économie Montagnarde de la Drôme accueil@adem-drome.fr
Parc du Vercors info@pnr-vercors.fr
Recommandations
Use the installed passages to cross fences, close gates and barriers.
Stay on the marked trails and respect private property.
The trails can be slippery in rainy conditions!
Do not cross hay meadows or cultivated fields.
Stay alert in spring: snowfields can last late into the season! (Check with the tourist office before setting out).
Important: when the weather is hot in summer, make sure you take ample water with you as well as adequate sun protection, including sunscreen, a hat or other essentials.
Parts of the route are at high altitude and may be covered in snow in winter. These sections may be impassable depending on your mode of transport.
Stay on the marked trails and respect private property.
The trails can be slippery in rainy conditions!
Do not cross hay meadows or cultivated fields.
Stay alert in spring: snowfields can last late into the season! (Check with the tourist office before setting out).
Important: when the weather is hot in summer, make sure you take ample water with you as well as adequate sun protection, including sunscreen, a hat or other essentials.
Parts of the route are at high altitude and may be covered in snow in winter. These sections may be impassable depending on your mode of transport.
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
Square Jean Giono, 26410 Châtillon-en-Diois
10 Place des Lucioles, 26620 Lus-la-Croix-Haute
Access and parking
Parking :
Bénevise
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