The Bourne gorges

The Massif of Vercors is spilt into two parts by a massive fissure, the Bourne gorges, the Bourne being the river flowing at the bottom of the canyon. The road, cut into the cliffs, was opened in 1872.
“ La Patache ”, a stage coach service, linked Pont en Royans to Villard de Lans. Now listed 3 stars
to the Michelin guide, it is one of the most beautiful road of the Vercors

The Cirque of Choranche

The cirque of Choranche, etched in the shape of a semi-circle into the rockface of Presles occupies a commanding position over the Bourne gorges. Here the vegetation is specific due to a Mediterranean microclimate. The cliffs of Presles are home to peregrine falcons and human climbers alike.
This area has gained a high reputation in Europe for mountain climbing.

The road of Presles

The road of Presles links up the Coulmes Plateau to the Bourne valley. It overlooks the Allier Plateau and affords a vantage point over the High Plateaux of the Vercors.

Massif des Coulmes
Website of Rencurel
The climb towards the Roméyère pass, via the valley and village of Rencurel , contrasts a comforting softness with the tormented landscape of the Bourne gorges. It is inhabited mountainside, with hamlets, herds, and greenery where pastures and wooded areas unfurl in perfect harmony.
The long distance trails in the Vercors : Hiking the Coulmes. Departing from Presles, Rencurel or Malleval-en-Vercors. 3 days of hiking.
Canyon of the Ecouges

Take a trip up to the Val of Rencurel, over the Col of Roméyère, along the Drevenne and discover the striking view over the Isère valley. A narrow passage cut roughly and wildly by the torrent of the Drevenne, the Canyon of the Ecouges runs along the cliff face which hangs precariously
over the valley below.
The Nan gorges

The Nan gorges, some of the most picturesque gorge, lead to the small village of Malleval-en-Vercors gateway to the Coulmes Massif.
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