I discovered Archiane Circus, in Ulysses country, 15 years ago whilst wanting to practice a standard rock-climbing route on a beautiful rock face - the "jardin du roy" (The King's garden)

On this particular day, we didn't climb, but managed only to reach the base of the rock face at the expense of an unforgettable…………….amongst the box trees and the FAYARDS?.

We came back down, scratched and exhausted, as night fell and celebrated our defeat on the village square with a bottle of 'Clairette'

At the time I was living in the high altitude Savoie region where the winters seemed very long. The Diois region appeared to be an ideal place to practice, having the scent of the South, it drew me to it for weekends.

What wonderful adventures I shared with friends of the village, on rock faces and plateau during hikes, as well as climbs, bivouacs and memorable barbecues!
Then, as I got to know the Diois and Vercors region better, I was taken further away around the world with my work as a trekking leader. As far away as I might have been, I always had a special thought for an unchanging Archiane and for Ulysses who had never travelled…..

It had to happen: I now live in the Diois region where my partner Edwidge and I run a gite in Archiane that we love to share.

This program is the fruit of my passion for this region and is a result of the collaboration with other leaders and guides who are just as passionate as me, each in their own way and who have become my friends.

I still like to travel afar. I therefore suggest joining me for treks further afield, which are organised by the entrusted 'allibert' company.
I hope therefore to see you or meet you on the trails of the Vercors or even further afield….

Fabrice Apère.