Grand Veymont Mountain
Highest Vercors massif summit with panoramic views
Highest summit of the Vercors plateau in southeastern France; hikers and climbers use it for alpine trails, limestone scenery and panoramic views across the massif.
Grand Veymont at a Glance#
About Grand Veymont#
The Grand Veymont is the highest peak of the Vercors Massif in southeastern France, with a summit elevation of 2,341 metres.
Hikers encounter a mix of a high plateau and steep limestone faces, with panoramic views across the Vercors and toward the Alps on clear days. Routes to the summit are well used and include ridge walks and marked trails of moderate to strenuous difficulty.
As a natural mountain rather than a built monument, its significance derives from geography and traditional mountain use rather than construction. The massif and its surroundings are managed as part of regional conservation efforts.
The peak lies within the Vercors Regional Natural Park in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France and dominates the local landscape of the Vercors plateau.
- Elevation: Sits at 2,341 metres above sea level, making it the highest summit of the Vercors Massif.
- Protected area: Part of the Vercors Regional Natural Park and a common objective for day hikes and ridge walks.
How to Get to Grand Veymont#
Access by road from Grenoble or Valence; local departmental roads lead to trailheads in the Vercors Regional Natural Park. Public transport to some nearby towns is possible, but driving or local transfers are the most practical.
Tips for Visiting Grand Veymont#
- If hiking, approach from the Col de Rousset side for gentler slopes; the southern routes are steeper and rockier.
- Weather changes quickly in the Vercors massif-carry maps and check local mountain weather forecasts.
Best Time to Visit Grand Veymont#
Best in summer for hiking and access to alpine trails; shoulder seasons offer solitude but variable conditions.
Weather & Climate near Grand Veymont#
Grand Veymont's climate is classified as Subarctic - Subarctic climate with cool summers (peaking in August) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 17°C. Abundant rainfall (1528 mm/year), wettest in November.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | - | -6° - -1° | -10° | 142 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| February | - | -6° - 0° | -9° | 119 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
| March | - | -5° - 1° | -8° | 122 mm | - | - | 5.7 m/s | - | - |
| April | - | -3° - 4° | -5° | 131 mm | - | - | 5.6 m/s | - | - |
| May | - | 1° - 9° | 2° | 141 mm | - | - | 5.0 m/s | - | - |
| June | - | 4° - 13° | 6° | 110 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| July | - | 8° - 17° | 12° | 74 mm | - | - | 4.8 m/s | - | - |
| August | - | 8° - 17° | 13° | 95 mm | - | - | 4.6 m/s | - | - |
| September | - | 5° - 13° | 7° | 122 mm | - | - | 4.9 m/s | - | - |
| October | - | 2° - 8° | 1° | 152 mm | - | - | 5.1 m/s | - | - |
| November | - | -3° - 3° | -5° | 170 mm | - | - | 5.9 m/s | - | - |
| December | - | -5° - 0° | -8° | 150 mm | - | - | 5.5 m/s | - | - |
