The Vercors Nature Park is known among cycle enthusiasts for its spectacular roads. Unique in Europe, the itineraries here are incomparable, with roadways carved out of the limestone mountains at the beginning of the 20th century at the cost of enormous effort and courage. These roads wind through gorges and tunnels carved out of the very rock to bring the traveller onto the plateau of the Vercors. The voyager is then rewarded by the most superb panorama imaginable: limestone corries, forest as far as the eye can see, and cliffs up to 1000 feet! The holiday takes place in what the French modestly call “la moyenne montagne” ("medium-size"), and has the particular interest of being recommended in high summer thanks to relatively moderate temperatures. But perhaps the ideal moment to enjoy this unique experience is in early autumn, when the countryside is full of the most vibrant colours, and the mists down in the valley contrast with frequent blue skies up on the plateau.

For further information on the area, see official website of the département:
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Characteristics of circuits

Place-to-place cycling, without accompaniment.
Difficulty: 4/5
Daily stages: 35 - 60 km, between 3 and 6hrs cycling daily at your own pace.
Total daily uphill: between 200 and 950 metres.
Altitudes from 150 to 1400 metres.
You need to be in good physical shape to enjoy this holiday.
Routes generally along narrow tarred roads
Suitable for road and trail bikes
Holidays from May to October.
You can begin your holiday when you like, except that in July, holidays start on odd dates (1st, 3rd, 5th...), and in August, on even dates (2nd, 4th, 6th...).
There are no short-stay holidays in July and August.

Tariffs 2013

What's included?

Half board
Guest houses with 2 or 3 "épis" and 2 or 3 star hotels.
Detailed road-book and maps.
Logistical and technical support.
Baggage transport.