Le Goutaroux

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Distance

8.5km

Elevation

508m

Duration

3h30

Difficulty Level

Quite difficult

Hike description

Type

Signposted roundtrip

Altitude

Max : 1543m

The audience

Walkers/hikers

Introduction

Departing from the charming hamlet of Trézanne, the Goutaroux hike offers incredible views of nearby Mont-Aiguille, as well as the Trièves countryside from the summit.

Quite a varied hike, with open sections offering views of Mont-Aiguille, refreshing sections in the north-facing forest and a final section over the Aubeyron ridges to the summit of Goutaroux.

Pets welcome : yes

Further detail on accompanying pets : Dogs must be kept on a leash.

Further information on this Hiking Trail

Yellow and green markings

Tricky passes

The route follows the ridge at the end. This requires a certain amount of vigilance if you are with children. Not recommended in fog.

Map reference

Carte "Promenades et randonnées en Vercors Trièves"

Other information

Adaptez votre équipement en fonction de votre niveau et de la météo. Restez sur les sentiers balisés. Cet itinéraire longe la Réserve Naturelle des Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors.

Useful information

Local Services

Access

Step by step

Start: Drive to the Trézanne parking lot. Start from the "Trézanne" signpost, near the chapel.

1) Follow the signs for "Seiterat", taking the track to the north.

2) From the "Seiterat" post, follow the path on the right which climbs steadily to reach "Les Brutinels" then "Les Sagnes" and finally the "Col de Papavet". Alternatively, take the forest track, which winds more gently.

3) At "Col de Papavet", follow the signs for "Le Goutaroux", taking the track that runs north-east. This track runs almost flat, and at its end leads to a pretty path on the right, which climbs steadily through the forest. The ascent is pleasant and you quickly gain height. Keep an eye out for yellow and green markings, as the route crosses other unmarked paths.

4) Leaving the forest, you begin to skirt the crests of the Aubeyron. Follow the path as it climbs, then crosses over and even drops back slightly before the short final climb to the summit of Goutaroux.

Return by the same route.