Tour de Villette
An ideal family outing that takes you to the heights of Mens. Through fields, forests and paths, you'll discover magnificent panoramas of the Dévoluy massif and the Vercors.
Set off on a family hike that will give you some of the best views of the village of Mens and its mountains. You'll follow a multitude of different paths through wheat fields, marshes and pine forests.
Give in to the temptation of this short stroll to admire the nature of the Trièves.
En pratique
- Acceptés
Publics
- Level green – easy,
- For beginners / novice
Animaux acceptés
- Acceptés
1 - From the "déchetterie" post, turn left towards Etang du Marais. Further on, leave the left-hand path and follow the direction of the pond. Follow the shaded stilt path alongside the stream. Leave the path and turn left onto the road. You'll then come to the pond, where you can stop to enjoy the soothing surroundings.
2 - From the "Etang du Marais" signpost, take the forest track towards Villette. A steep climb through the pine forest awaits you. At the end of the wood you'll find fields, so don't forget to turn right towards Villette. Follow the path through the fields (with a magnificent view of Dévoluy) to the D526, where you climb towards the hamlet of Villette.
3 - From the "Villette" signpost, climb up to the farmhouse and take the path just behind it. This long country lane offers views of the surrounding peaks. At the end of the path, turn right onto the road. Follow the main road down to the "Vénos" sign, where you can enjoy the scenery.
4 - From "Venos", take the right-hand path towards "La Croix des Planches", a long descent awaits you as far as the "La Croix des Planches" sign.
5 - From the "Croix des Planches" post, head towards the "Déchetterie" post, which is visible in front of you.
6 - From the "déchetterie" post, head for "Mens Centre" along the same path as before.
Services
- Pets welcome
Nature du terrain
- Ground
Informations complémentaires
Tourisme adapté
- Not accessible in a wheelchair
Langues parlées
- French
Durée moyenne d'une visite groupée
- 120h
Ouvertures
All year round.
Subject to favorable weather.
Périodes
- Autumn,
- Summer,
- Winter,
- Spring
Tarifs
Free access.
S'y rendre
Latitude : 44.816995
Longitude : 5.750594
Altitude : 760
38710 Mens
S'y rendre
Hike departs from Mens village center, near the fountain next to the Auberge, signposted "Mens Centre".
Bus line T95, Stop Place Robert Brachet (terminus)
Information mise à jour le 07/08/2023
par Office de Tourisme du Trièves
