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Col de l'Arc and Pic Saint-Michel

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France > Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes > Isère > Vercors Regional Natural Park

Exceptional trail

Length

8km

Duration

4h30min

Elev gain

680m

Climb on the ridge separating the Gresse valley and the Lans-en-Vercors plateau, in a wooded and wild environment. Beautiful panorama of the surrounding peaks.

Note that this is a pastoral area, and it is possible to come across herds and guard dogs in summer.

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Map and elevation

Elevation

8.3km 1277m

Uphill

680m

Highest point

1933m

Downhill

680m

Lowest point

1277m

Route type

Loop

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Getting there

Parking des Barnets.

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About this trail

Dogs

Authorised on a leash

Equipment

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Season

From May to October

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5 ratings

Boulmier

September 2023

Randonnée magnifique et arrivée au col vue splendide. Pas trop de difficultés mais bien commencer par le col de l’arc car la montée est plus facile par là.