East-West crossing of the Vercors on the GR®93 - Stage 2
2. East-West crossing of the Vercors on the GR®93 - Stage 2
7h
17,3km
+1330m
-497m
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Here you can explore the tranquil village of Léoncel with its Cistercian abbey.
Ambiance
Founded in 1137, the building was listed as a historic monument in 1840 by Prospère Mérimée.
Ambiance
Founded in 1137, the building was listed as a historic monument in 1840 by Prospère Mérimée.
2 points of interest
Abbaye de Léoncel - S.M Booth Abbey of Léoncel
It was under the abbey of Jean de Bonnevaux that Léoncel was created on August 23, 1137, with the arrival of 12 monks. The community was erected as an abbey, and its church was consecrated in 1188 by Robert de la Tour du Pin Archbishop of Vienna, the Pope's legate, the bishops of Die and Valencia. In keeping with the peculiar rules of simplicity, this Cistercian edifice of pure Romanesque style is in perfect harmony with the rigor of the landscape. The abbey church has been listed as a Historic Monument since 1854.
Col de la Bataille - S.M Booth Col de la Bataille
Several hypotheses exist as to the origin of the name of the Col de la Bataille. It could be that the name comes from the conflict between the monks of Leoncel and the monks of the other slope for the supremacy of the breeding Ovin. Another hypothesis evokes the confrontation between the winds of the North and the winds of the South.
Description
- From Peyrus, head for Léoncel via Pas du Touet and Laffrey.
Continue in the direction of Bérangeon, Frachelongue and Pas du Grand Échaillon. - At this crossroads, turn right along the D199 for 100 meters. Continue as far as Pelouse de la Sausse, Col de la Bataille and on to Pas du Gouillat before heading to the Ambel refuge.
- Departure : Peyrus
- Arrival : Ambel plateau
- Towns crossed : Léoncel, Omblèze, and Bouvante
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.
Amber plateau summer pasture
Alpine pasture partially grazed and protected from June to September; only herding dogs are allowed on the alpine pasture during the summer period.
- Impacted practices:
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- Sensitivity periods:
- JunJulAugSep
- Contact:
- Association de Développement et d’Économie Montagnarde de la Drôme accueil@adem-drome.fr
Parc du Vercors info@pnr-vercors.fr
Summer pasture of La Bataille pass (Col de la Bataille)
Alpine pasture without guard dogs
- Impacted practices:
- , ,
- Sensitivity periods:
- JunJulAugSep
- 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
48 Grande Rue, 38680 Pont-en-Royans
Place Pietri, 26 420 La Chapelle-en-Vercors
Transport
By train :
Valence TGV station
Lus-la-Croix-Haute SNCF station
Transport on demand: A service provided by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, open to the general public for journeys connecting with the regional road and rail networks, on presentation of a ticket justifying the connecting journey.
Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm (except public holidays). Booking or cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance (excluding Sundays and public holidays) on +334 8000 7000.
By hitchhiking :
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.
Valence TGV station
Lus-la-Croix-Haute SNCF station
Transport on demand: A service provided by the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region, open to the general public for journeys connecting with the regional road and rail networks, on presentation of a ticket justifying the connecting journey.
Open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm (except public holidays). Booking or cancellations must be made at least 24 hours in advance (excluding Sundays and public holidays) on +334 8000 7000.
By hitchhiking :
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 Saint-Jean-en-Royans, follow the D209 then the D532, the D125, the D119a and finally the D102 to Peyrus.
From Chabeuil, follow the D154, then the D143 and finally the D68 to Peyrus.
From Chabeuil, follow the D154, then the D143 and finally the D68 to Peyrus.
Parking :
Peyrus village
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