Pas de la Clé – Bec de l'Orient loop from Montaud

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Pas de la Clé – Bec de l'Orient loop from Montaud

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Pas de la Clé – Bec de l'Orient loop from Montaud

06:10

14.0km

870m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 10, 2026

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Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.14 km for 727 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.78 km

Pas de la Clé

Highlight • Mountain Pass

Hanging on the edge of a cliff, the path offers spectacular views of the valley and the walls of the Vercors massif.

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3.67 km

Viewpoint

4.73 km

Bec de l'Orient

Highlight • Summit

Culminating at an altitude of 1,554 meters on the northern ridge of the Vercors massif, the Bec de l'Orient offers magnificent views of Isère and the Chartreuse massif.

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5.21 km

Camp des Carteaux Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

The camp established at this location, the “C3” was created in the vicinity of Autrans-Méaudre in Vercor in March 1943 to cope with the influx of those refusing to participate …

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5.31 km

Bec de l'Orient

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Le Bec de l'Orient is located on the eastern ridge of the Vercors between the Signal de Nave and the Rocher de la Clé. It overlooks the col de Montaud. …

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5.88 km

Nave Spring

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Walk along the barrier and you will come across its source and view

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6.57 km

Located on the western ridge of the Vercors massif, this summit culminates at an altitude of 1,609 meters. While overlooking the Fessole meadow, it offers superb views of the Isère valley and the Chambarand.

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8.07 km