The GTVs represent the Vercors in all its splendor!
Legendary itineraries, on foot, on horseback, or by bike, designed by the Vercors Regional Natural Park. On foot: a grand 410-kilometer tour of the Vercors, and a crossing of the wild Hauts-Plateaux Nature Reserve. By mountain bike or on horseback: 370 kilometers of trails, including a beautiful foray into the Hauts-Plateaux. This itinerary can be completed in its entirety, or in sections, with several entry points. Independently or with an all-inclusive package: everyone can create their own grand crossing of the Vercors!
The Mountains and Wonders of the Vercors
On the trail, specific GTV trail markings guide hikers. Simply follow the directional signs! One thing's for sure: whichever route you choose, it offers a unique opportunity to explore the must-see attractions of the Vercors: Mont Aiguille, Grand Veymont, Cirque d'Archiane, Choranche Caves, and more. It also allows you to visit magnificent Vercors villages. To learn more about the natural and heritage treasures that abound along your route, visit a dedicated website: https://montourenvercors.com/ or the guides published by the Vercors National Park.
Key Services
To facilitate your adventure, a structured network of 150 mountain professionals welcomes you near the marked trails:
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Hosts who will share with you a truly convivial moment as well as local specialties.
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Hiking stops without accommodation: throughout your hikes, you can enjoy a break for a meal, a snack, or a meeting with a producer...
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Sports shops: to buy, rent, and repair all your hiking equipment. Taxis: to transport you and your luggage. Outdoor activity professionals: mountain guides, mushers, equestrian tourism guides, donkey drivers, and muleteers. For a day or several days, they will guide you and share their expertise and in-depth knowledge of the region.
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Travel agencies: Discover the Vercors region by exploring or exploring without worrying about logistics, independently or with a guide. This is what the Vercors travel agencies and professionals offer, and how they create all-inclusive trips.
Find GTV's "turnkey" trips or create your own tailor-made trip at https://montourenvercors.com/
Hiking guides
Co-published with Glénat, the Vercors Regional Natural Park has published two guidebooks presenting the GTV route and its variations, with all the necessary information.
GTV Mountain Bike Guidebook:A comprehensive tour revised in detail and enhanced with numerous variations: crossing the Hauts-Plateaux, crossing part of the Gervanne and Diois via the Chemins du Soleil, and crossing the Trièves (from Grenoble to Lus-la-Croix-Haute). With the rise of electric mountain biking, these rather demanding routes are now accessible to a wider audience. GPS tracks can be downloaded from the Vercors Regional Natural Park website: rando.parc-du-vercors.fr.
GTV Topo on Foot:A brand-new, completely redesigned edition of the topoguide dedicated to the Grand Tour du Vercors and the Crossing of the High Plateaus. The complete hike lasts approximately three weeks, but you can segment it according to your wishes: a day for one stage, a weekend, a week... Ideal for discovering this legendary limestone citadel and its natural and heritage treasures encountered along the way. The classic and beautiful 3-day High Plateaux Crossing completes the package.
Available in all good bookstores and tourist offices in the Vercors.
Also available for sale online at Aventure Nordique.
