Donkey trekking | Villard de Lans / Corrençon en Vercors Tourist Office

Accompanied by your donkey, enjoy a unique hiking experience in the Vercors.

Let your donkey guide you for a few hours or a whole day, for an experience that’s sure to please young and old alike!

Do you love animals? Adopt the donkey as your walking companion!

Thedonkey will be your best friend, whether you’re on a simple discovery hike or a completely independent walk in the Vercors!
The donkey, with its sympathy, patience and ultra-attachment to children, will be a hit with the whole family and will adapt to your walking pace.
A real sense of closeness will develop during your walk, with lots of cuddles and tenderness!
Hiking with a donkey is the perfect way to get together as a family and forget about the daily grind: school, homework, wee-wees, bedtime!

Hiking Accompanied or on your own?

Are you hesitating between going with a guide or on your own? We’ll help you decide.

With a guided hike, you can be sure you won’t lose your way! Your guide will show you the flora and fauna of the Vercors. He’ll also teach you more about donkeys and introduce you to roaming over several days. On the programme: great moments of conviviality and sharing.

For adventures big and small, there’s nothing better than setting off on your own with your donkey, with family or friends. Your donkey driver will train you to look after the donkey during your trek (care, feeding, behaviour, itineraries, etc.). From a half-day to a multi-day tour, the choice is yours!

Did you know?

3km/h

is the average speed of a donkey

35kg

is the weight a donkey can carry with a pack-saddle and 2 large saddlebags on each side.

20kg

is the maximum weight for a child to ride a donkey

The little extras of a donkey!

Less weight in your rucksack! The donkey will help you carry the little ones’ things, bivouac equipment, water and food.
No more freeze-dried meals! After a good day’s walking, enjoy a simple meal using good local produce: a friendly atmosphere guaranteed!

Dare to venture out on your own Light-hearted in the Vercors!

If you want to discover self-guided hiking over several days with your family, we definitely recommend crossing the Hauts-Plateaux Nature Reserve, one of the largest in France!
The crossing generally lasts between 3 and 5 days, and at your own pace, you’ll discover the diversity of the reserve’s flora and fauna. Departing from Corrençon, this route of more than 60 km (depending on the itinerary) will take you to the magnificent Darbounouse and Chau plains, via the Carette and Jasse du Play huts.

This long-eared animal will give you 100% of the adventure of a completely self-guided hike lasting from 3 to 10 days!