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A relaxed start
A short first leg of under 3 hours, so you can arrive relaxed and enjoy the first evening by the river.
This is where your trip begins. You pick up the motorhome, pack the barbecue and climbing gear, and head south.
A peacefully located campsite on the river Loue with large pitches and easy access via wide roads. A good first stop to barbecue by the water and stretch your legs after the journey.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
A leg into the mountains
Around 4 hours of driving in total from Ounans. The approach to the Vercors plateau avoids the narrowest gorge roads.
On the way you'll pass Lyon. For a quick break, the motorway service areas are a better choice than the city centre, which is difficult for a large motorhome to reach.
A family-run mountain campsite at the heart of the Vercors plateau, reached via the well-developed road through Autrans-Meaudre. An ideal base for walking and climbing, with level pitches and barbecue facilities.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Arriving on the plateau
A quiet day with short drives to settle in on the plateau. The narrowest gorge sections are deliberately covered on foot rather than by motorhome.
A spectacular limestone gorge cut deep into the Vercors massif. The road is narrow in places - drive only as far as the first viewpoint and continue on foot from there, rather than taking the motorhome into the tightest section.
A scenic circular route across meadows and open woodland with views of the Vercors peaks. Pleasant for the first day, to get used to the altitude.
Rock and water
A day of climbing and swimming with short drives. Bring plenty of water, as summers in the Vercors can get hot.
Presles is one of France's best-known climbing areas, with long limestone routes and sectors for various levels. The drive to the car park is easily manageable; the approach to the crags is on foot.
A cool natural swimming spot with turquoise water beneath the Vercors cliffs, ideal for cooling off after climbing. A lovely place for a long lunch break.
Change of location and market
From Meaudre via Vassieux to Die, around 3 hours including stops. The Col de Rousset is easy to drive, but take the bends carefully.
A historic village with a memorial to the Resistance during the Second World War. The road across the plateau heading south is wide and scenically impressive.
A small town on the southern edge of the Vercors, known for its weekly market and Clairette sparkling wine. Pick up regional cheese, sausage and fruit for the barbecue evening. Park on the edge of town, as the lanes are too narrow for a large motorhome.
A shaded campsite on the edge of Die with a pool and large pitches, easily accessible by motorhome. An ideal starting point for tours along the southern edge of the Vercors.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Southern Vercors
A day of walking with a generous swimming break. The final road to the Cirque d'Archiane is narrower - drive slowly and use the passing places.
The Cirque d'Archiane is a huge rock amphitheatre on the southern edge of the Vercors, a paradise for walking and climbing with sheer limestone walls. Several paths of varying length lead from the car park into this imposing setting.
Near Die, the Drome offers flat gravel banks and calm pools for cooling off. Perfect for the afternoon after the walk.
A change to the high mountains
A travel day of around 4 hours from Die. We bypass the narrowest Alpine passes and use the wide valley routes via Gap and Grenoble.
A lively Alpine town and a good stop for shopping and refuelling. Park on the outskirts and walk into the centre, as the town-centre lanes are too narrow for a large motorhome.
A mountain campsite on the edge of the Ecrins National Park with views of the peaks, reached via wide valley roads. A starting point for walks into the Veneon valley.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Waterfalls and mountain lakes
A day of walking in the national park. The road to La Berarde is narrow - park the motorhome at one of the passing places further down.
The furthest village in the Veneon valley is a classic starting point for mountain tours right in the heart of the Ecrins massif. The narrow road up is demanding; it's better to park further down rather than take a large motorhome all the way in.
A scenic path to one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the Veneon valley, with views of glaciers and three-thousand-metre peaks. Well marked and suitable for families as a half-day walk.
An alpine rest day with swimming
A well-balanced day with a longer walk to Lac du Lauvitel and some market shopping. The climb up to the lake is steep but manageable.
The largest natural lake in the Ecrins National Park, reached via a steep but rewarding walking trail. The clear mountain water invites a quick swim, and the setting is magnificent.
The village at the foot of Alpe d'Huez has a good weekly market with regional cheese and charcuterie. Stock up for the barbecue evening and park on the edge of town.
The journey home begins
A travel day of around 4 hours. We stick to wide valley and motorway routes and avoid narrow Alpine passes.
The largest natural lake in France, with swimming spots and long lakeside promenades. A lovely place to start the journey home with a dip in the water.
A campsite right on the turquoise Lac d'Aiguebelette, one of the warmest swimming lakes in the Alps. Level pitches and lake access make this the ideal stopover on the way home.
Booking ahead is often cheaper here
Recovery before the journey home
Deliberately a quiet day with no motorhome driving, to recharge before the long final leg home.
The lake warms up pleasantly in summer and is closed to motor boats, making it very peaceful. A perfect day for swimming, paddling and relaxing before the last leg.
An easy circular walk around the lake with plenty of viewpoints and swimming spots. Ideal for a quiet afternoon before heading back to Freiburg.
Journey home
A journey home of around 4 hours of pure driving time on well-developed motorways, with a break in Mulhouse.
On the way back, Mulhouse makes a good spot for a final break, for instance at a car park on the outskirts. From here, Freiburg is only a short leg away.
Return to your starting point. This is where your round trip ends and you hand back the motorhome.
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