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Gournier Cave – Ranc Viewpoint loop from Presles

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Gournier Cave – Ranc Viewpoint loop from Presles

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Gournier Cave – Ranc Viewpoint loop from Presles

07:26

18.0km

1,100m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through a protected area

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Parc naturel régional du Vercors

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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514 m

Viewpoint

3.93 km

Gournier Cave

Highlight • Cave

You have to go take a look before or after visiting the Choranche cave. It's not far at all and the trail is accessible even to children. The cave is …

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4.34 km

Grotte de Coufin-Chevaline

Cave Entrance

8.65 km

Ranc Viewpoint

Highlight • Summit

Caution! Non-drivable section S6 and more.

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9.63 km

Goulandière Shelter

Highlight • Natural Monument

Shelter in good condition including a room with a large table and a wood-burning stove. Upstairs, the sleeping area.

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16.8 km

Presles

Highlight • Religious Site

Charming little mountain village nestled on a green plateau. The town owes its worldwide fame to the cliffs of the same name, famous for climbing.

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18.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.33 km

4.95 km

3.04 km

2.73 km

Surfaces

6.88 km

4.19 km

3.60 km

2.41 km

751 m

218 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,220 m)

Lowest point (360 m)

Weather

Friday 3 July

28°C

14°C

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Comments

July 21, 2023,Le Grand Serre vanuit Choranche

This tour goes up, from the Bourne to the high plateau of the Grand Serre. Honestly, very tough climb, about 1,000 altimeters in the first half. At times over 60%, often on loose stones. They are also available in the descent. Almost impossible not to fall at least once. Happened to me 2 times. Bring enough water (I had 3L) …

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Gournier Cave – Ranc Viewpoint loop from Presles

Gournier Cave

Viewpoint

Ranc Viewpoint

The Little Goulandiere

Goulandière Shelter

Presles

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