Vercos : La Grande Sœur Agathe et la La Petite Sœur Sophie

To the first Sister Sophie
To the first Sister Sophie
First Ibex between the 2 Sisters
First Ibex between the 2 Sisters
Ibex not very shy
Ibex not very shy
Many chamois can be seen around the first Sister
Many chamois can be seen around the first Sister
Ibex and chamois under the first Sister
Ibex and chamois under the first Sister
The first Sister Sophie
The first Sister Sophie
An ibex is watching us
An ibex is watching us
View of Grenoble in the distance from Sœur Sophie
View of Grenoble in the distance from Sœur Sophie
View of Big Sister Agathe
View of Big Sister Agathe
Lake Moucherolle
Lake Moucherolle

Route details

Explore this hiking route of 5,4mi starting from Villard-de-Lans, Isère. The hike does not return to the starting point and ends near Altitude 2000, 38250 Villard-de-Lans. This hike is rated as difficult, plan for about 3h34m to complete it. The route has a positive elevation gain of 2454ft and a negative elevation loss of 2589ft.

Description of the route by the creator

A typical hike in the nearby northern Vercors from Villard-de-Lans. To make the walk easier, park at Balcon de Villard and take the "Côte 2000" cable car from the parking lot. The first part of the trail is clearly visible, but unmarked. It follows the side of the mountain to reach the first "Sœur". Many chamois and ibex are present in this area, but they are not shy or afraid of dogs! Descend slightly to reach the Col des 2 Sœurs, then climb again to reach the summit of the walk: La Grande Sœur Agathe. Return to the resort via Lac de la Moucherolle, where the path is wide and easy to follow. Finally, take the cable car back to the resort parking lot (check the timetable first).

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Route profile

2454ft
Elevation +
2589ft
Elevation -
5676ft
Min altitude
7188ft
Max altitude

How to get there

Route starting point: Altitude 2000, 38250 Villard-de-Lans

GPS coordinates of the starting point: 45.02756, 5.57041 / 45°1'39'' N, 5°34'13'' E