Page 147 - (DK Eyewitness) Back Roads Travel Guide - France

DRIVE 13

Paris Metz
Rennes
FRANCE
Clermont-Ferrand Lyon
Bordeaux
Nice
Toulouse
Marseille

Valleys and

Mountains

Villard-de-

Lans to Clelles-

en-Trièves

Highlights

• Vercors Massif
Explore the extensive subalpine
plateau of the Vercors, its gorges
and forests

• The great outdoors
Go skiing, hiking or horseriding in the
breathtaking mountain setting of the
Vercors and the Alps
• Farmers’ markets
Shop at the local marchés paysans
for the freshest of produce – from
sparkling wine to walnuts and honey
• Mountain passes
Cross the spectacular passes which
link the Vercors Valley and villages to
the Isère on the other side

Grey peak of Tête de l’Obiou between the
Vercors and the Dévoluy mountain chains