Plateau de Château Julien – Plaine d'Herbouilly loop from Parking D’Herbouilly

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Plateau de Château Julien – Plaine d'Herbouilly loop from Parking D’Herbouilly

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Plateau de Château Julien – Plaine d'Herbouilly loop from Parking D’Herbouilly

07:09

70.0km

1,950m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Tips

Includes very steep uphill segments

You may need to push your bike.

After 44.9 km for 147 m

After 68.3 km for 921 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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9.47 km

View of the Vercors Valley

Highlight • Viewpoint

Magnificent panoramas from Corrençon-en-Vercors on the surroundings.

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13.3 km

The Villard Balcony

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Le Balcon de Villard is a resort located in the heart of the Vercors natural park. You can find many restaurants there to take a break as well as restrooms. …

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14.1 km

Magnificent panoramic gravel trail

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This superb passage is a real pleasure to ride. It brings together all the pleasures of gravel with a hilly profile, speed, very open landscapes, gravelly ground that crunches under the tires. Total happiness!

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28.1 km

Plateau de Château Julien

Highlight • Castle

From up here you have a phenomenal panoramic view of the summit of the “Grande Moucherolle” and the Herbouilly plain.

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32.0 km

Plaine d'Herbouilly

Highlight • Natural

The plain of Herbouilly is a vast expanse in altitude, surrounded by mountains and forests. You have a good chance of spotting wildlife if you take the time to observe the edges of the forest at dawn or dusk.

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32.3 km

Plaine d'Herbouilly

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A haven of greenery, no difficulty, it’s beautiful and relaxing!

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45.6 km

La Chapelle-en-Vercors

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Place of worship characterized by a sober and evocative architecture, a testament to the history and traditions of the local community. The facade, architectural elements, and interiors reflect the different eras that have marked the territory.

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51.9 km

Superb green setting for a refreshment break

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70.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

47.4 km

15.9 km

4.11 km

2.56 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

17.0 km

11.6 km

9.04 km

7.09 km

2.15 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (1,530 m)

Lowest point (700 m)

Weather

Monday 12 October

19°C

4°C

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Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

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