Explore Villard-de-lans' charm at HOTEL LE VAL LACHARD

From Villard de Lans, the Via Vercors cycle path takes you to Corrençon via the Cote 2000 ski resort and the remarkable hamlet of Les Pouteils. All the way, you'll admire the fabulous mountains that tower above the resort and the lush green pastures. Starting at the Colline des Bains luge park, head for the sports college and follow the orange Via Vercors signs towards Le Frier and Le Rojasset. Gather speed here, before tackling the steep path up to Le Rojasset! You’ll find yourself on a picturesque hill with a lovely southern feel. The Arrêtes du Gerbier peaks stand before you. The path continues downhill and passes just below the Cote 2000 ski resort. Cross the main road to reach Les Pouteils, a hamlet of typical architecture. The Via Vercors cycle path continues to the hamlet of Les Bouchards. Stop for a break to enjoy the soothing sight of grazing cows and freshen up at the wooden ponds. Beware, at Les Bouchards, the Via Vercors skirts around the houses before taking a steep downhill slope! Control your speed! The path continues to the hamlet of Les Traverses where you’ll reach a vehicle track as you enter Corrençon. Follow this carefully, staying well on the side and, when you reach Les Maréchaux, cross the road and go left, back towards the village centre. This leads to the village square. From there, stay on the tarmac road that passes the Grolle restaurant and heads for Les Mengots. At the crossroads in Les Mengots, turn left. This lane leads to the main road up to the golf course. At the golf course, take the wide track marked GR91 and follow it to the Auberge du Clariant. You’ll pass the biathlon firing line before climbing to the Champ de la Bataille gîte. After one more gentle climb you’ll arrive at the Auberge du Clariant, a restaurant in a natural decor forged by the hands of coal workers. Take a gourmet break on the terrace and enjoy the wonderful setting. For the return trip, follow the small track behind the restaurant, down through the woods to the Charmeyenne meadow. From there, turn left onto the track towards Les Eyssarteaux which takes you straight to the golf course. Finally, as an alternative route back to the Tourist Office, from the golf course car park, cross the wide bend to pick up the singletrack path indicated by a GR91 waymarker. This narrow path leads to the village centre via Les Rambins. It crosses fields and passes the Maison des Enfants and another log cabin before ending at Les Jambets. From there, you can turn left onto a small tarmac road that takes you back to the Tourist Office from where you can return to Villard de Lans by retracing the route taken on the outward trip.

Rental/ Sale of equipment: Winter sports: Alpine skiing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, snowboarding, hiking shoes Sale of clothing, shoes, and sports accessories. Summer sports: Electric bikes, mountain biking, road, hiking, running. Present since 1898, our store is located opposite the church in the center of the village. With a strong family history and know-how passed down from generation to generation, we are proud to equip you for your favorite activities. Discover a selection of quality equipment: skis, boots, technical clothing and accessories. Our team of enthusiasts is at your disposal to advise you and guide you towards the right equipment, summer and winter. You can book your skis and bikes online or come directly to the store. 20m from our main store, discover our Sportvercors store entirely dedicated to cycling. We offer a complete range of bikes, accessories, equipment. Sportneige, your ally for sport, summer and winter.

With 125 km of slopes (36 slopes : 12 green, 9 blue, 7 red and 8 black), the Villard-Corrençon ski resort is the largest and highest of the Vercors alpine resorts.

Mélanie and Laurent Baras welcome you to the Haras du Vercors to show you the production of organic mare's milk and the organic cosmetics and food supplements made from the milk of Haflinger mares.

A 30-minute walk from the village of Corrençon via the GR 91 in the direction of the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors (the Vercors Highlands). Whetheron foot, on snowshoes or cross-country skis, this is an easy excursion providing a “taste” of the picturesque ambiance of a true mountain refuge.

Les Gorges du Furon, framed by steep limestone cliffs, have been shaped by the torrent which today flows at the bottom of the gorges.

The museum traces the history, techniques and applications of the chemical industry in southern Grenoble from 1915 to the present day. Self-guided tour, guided tour or audioguide via the Tellnoo app. Located in Jarrie, on the first floor of the town hall, in the heart of the Clos Jouvin municipal park, the museum is set in the preserved environment of the old, cool, vaulted cellars of the manor house. The tour presents the history of chemistry since antiquity, and traces the history, techniques and applications of the chemical industry in southern Grenoble, from 1915 to the present day. Chemistry in the 21st century, omnipresent in our daily lives and essential to meeting the challenges of sustainable development, is more innovative and responsible than ever. The tour route, completely renovated in 2014, is punctuated by new open-access workbenches: build a Volta cell, perform electrolysis or operate a fuel cell! A video consultation area and a library are available to the public. A new mediation and exhibition room allows you to visit the Chemistry Museum according to its programming. Until December 2023, you can discover the interactive exhibition "When chemistry enlightens us". Additional equipment: audioguide with Tellnoo application (application downloadable free of charge from your smartphone).

Visit this unique site, inaccessible by all other means, with the "Monteynard" cruises. It can be discovered either by day or by night, with a group or with friends, The Mira boat adapts to everyone's needs... Let the festivities begin. Cross timetables : * SAVEL departure : 8h30, 9h50, 14h40, 16h, 17h20 * TREFFORT departure : 9h10, 10h30, 15h20, 16h40, 18h Please note : Not all the cross are open everyday (depending on the season...). Check on our website www.la-mira.com for every cross departure.

The castle shelters the museum of the French Revolution since 1984. The collections gather pieces of art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures and engravings. On July 21st 1788, the castle of Vizille entered History. The Etats Généraux of the Dauphiné meeting which had been forbade by Grenoble authorities had been thus sheltered by Claude Perrier. Seduced by the liberal ideas, his castle sheltered this meeting. 187 members of the Tiers Etats, 49 clergymen and 159 noblemen deliberated during 16 hours. In demanding the meeting of the Etats généraux this event is considered to have triggered the Revolution. The Salle du jeu de paume which was the witness of this event have burnt during the fire of 1865. Its implantation is now symbolised by a terrace planted with trees at the entrance of the museum. The castle shelters the museum of the French Revolution since 1984. The collections gather pieces of art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures and engravings. One can see figurative piece of art too such as English and French ceramics, tapestries, materials and furniture. But one can also find French and foreign historical pieces such as (stones of the Bastille, swords of the National Guard) dating from the Ancien Régime to the 3rd Republic. The museum recalls the French Revolution as well as the artistic creation and cultural transformations all around Europe, from the times of the Lumières to Romanticism. The museum offers to the public an original approach of this period and its myth through evocative pieces which are replaced in their context. The museum is opened every day except on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. And from 1.30 p.m. to 6p.m. from April till October and from 10 a.m to 12.30 p.m and from 1.30 p.m. To 5 p.m from November till March. Closed on public holidays from November till March and on the May 1st . Free entrance and possibility of audio guide .

Very calm campsite located beside the big lake of Laffrey; it offers you an incredible panorama on the mountain range of « Grand Serre ». Wanting to take a fresh air? This campsite is made for you! Far niente or sporty vacation. Very calm campsite located beside the big lake of Laffrey; it offers you an incredible panorama on the mountain range of « Grand Serre ». Wanting to take a fresh air? This campsite is made for you! Far niente or sporty vacation, come to discover or re-discover the mountain hiking, the water sports, fishing, biking, and so much more activities of Medium Mountain! With a tent, a camping van or else Mobil-Home and chalet, come to enjoy a protected nature with mind-blowing landscapes! Don’t want to cook? The restaurant offers a fined cooking, with lots of fresh and local Product .

This musuem is about the mining exploitation through the visit of the gallery, an exhibition and a film to tell you the story of miners.

In winter, the Colline of Les Bains is a leisure area for children (tobogganing, skiing). From the top of the hill, you can admire the panorama of Villard-de-Lans in the North and the eastern border of the Vercors in the East. Panels help to read the 360 ° landscape.

The climatic and sports high school Jean Prévost, is not just a high school. It welcomes future top athletes in the "ski" disciplines; These young people coming from all the massifs, benefit from an arranged school.

The Pont de l'Amour (Bridge of Love) takes its name from the romantic stories of young high school students. It is a bridge of wood that allows to cross the Fauge, a torrent taking its source upstream of the Vallon of the Fauge.

The flint of the Plâtres, like that of the rest of the region, has been sought by prehistoric men who used it to make their tools.The north of the Vercors is characterized by the abundance of the lodgings in the Quatre-Montagnes area, to which the outcrop of the Plâtres Senonian flint belongs.The search for the geographical origin of flints carved by men during Prehistory can make it possible to understand the circulation of human groups within the territories they frequented.

The panoramic view allows you to gaze at the landscape as sculpted by the glaciers.This landscape is marked by the presence of external lateral moraines forming parallel cords, originating from rocks torn off and transported by the glacier that occupied the valley of Fauge 20 000 years ago.Some erratic blocks, which are found in the center of the village of Villard-de-Lans, have been transported by this glacier and come from the ridge between Pas de l'Œille (1960 m) and Pré Achard .

Between the rocks of Ranc des Agnelons and the rock of the Cornafion (2,049 m), at the foot of the Vert pass, is the site of Roybon, frequented by the hunters of the Mesolithic towards 7,000 years before. J-C.More than 500 flakes, tools and armor of flint arrows were found near the creek. The raw material is essentially local. The presence of a quartz shard from the Alpine crystalline massifs shows the mobility of these human groups.Thus, the presence of water in Roybon certainly favored the stay of prehistoric men on the site during their ibex hunting expeditions.

Between the Roc Cornafion (2049 m) to the north and the Gerbier ridges (2019 m) in the south, the Col Vert is a breach at 1766 m of altitude allowing to join the Trièves. Formerly, this passage was taken by the Trièvois who would buy in the spring and autumn their cows of the city race at the fairs of Quatre Montagnes, while Du Trièves, Claix and Varces rose from the brandy and wine for the inhabitants of the Vercors. The ruin resting on the rock of the Vert Pass testifies to a place of arrest for these exchanges.

At the foot of the Black Combe, on the site of the fountain of Machiret, several thousands of objects in flint were discovered following the erosion of the path of the Col de l'Arc.The site was frequented during the Mesolithic period (9,500-6,500 BC). Some of the objects are shaped from the flint present on the slopes of the Cornafion. However, some of these pieces are made of flint from the south of the Vercors. Others are made of hyaline quartz and come from the crystalline Alps.This shows the great mobility of the last hunters of Prehistory, who found here a propitious place to stay during their hunting expeditions at altitude.

The best Vercors products on your plate. Depending on the season by the fireplace or on the terrace. Several menus are available. Nicolas Fayollat our chef proposes a cuisine sensitive to local tastes.

In the secret of the forest of Alloubière, among the hundred-year-old trees, Alice welcomes you and perpetuates the family tradition. The Auberge de Malaterre keeps its peasant and bewitching identity. Bernard and Lydia will still tell you their country and its legends. Alice will cook your favourite dishes and many more. Access by snowshoeing or skiing in winter. By car in summer.

With golfing in summer and downhill skiing in winter, the restaurant is open every day from 9am to 6pm. The biggest appetites will be satisfied with a slow-cooked stew or menus à la carte. Traditional cooking.

Recharge your batteries out in the country and enjoy numerous summer activities (hiking, mountain biking, climbing, caving, etc.).

A 30-minute walk from the village of Corrençon via the GR 91 in the direction of the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors (the Vercors Highlands). Whetheron foot, on snowshoes or cross-country skis, this is an easy excursion providing a “taste” of the picturesque ambiance of a true mountain refuge.

Set in the heart of unspoilt countryside, this small rustic lodge welcomes you for a night, a meal, a snack, or a stopover!

The philosophy behind the Au Roman du Vercors restaurant can be summarised with their motto: "Gastronomy is the art of using food to create happiness". Come and enjoy an authentic experience with fantastic food and drink. "At the heart of an environment in constant evolution, I am proud to say I am fulfilling my passion for cooking. I express my creativity through authentic cuisine, centred around the products. Far from the idea of 'ready-meals', I showcase the taste of simple, top-quality ingredients from our local producers, in concocting dishes you are not likely to forget in a hurry. The Au Roman du Vercors restaurant in Beauvoir-en-Royans is a dream-come-true for my wife Isabelle and I. We created this restaurant because we wanted to share our passion and the pleasure of great food, in a welcoming place that really reflects who we are. I am always inspired by this fascinating profession and by the professionals of the industry I am lucky to meet. The menu at the Au Roman du Vercors restaurant changes depending on our culinary discoveries, and our inspirations at the time! Great products, cooked to perfection, and a warm welcome in complete simplicity... we can promise you a wonderful, gourmet experience at the Au Roman du Vercors restaurant, in a simple, welcoming atmosphere."

Shady terrace with panorama over Monteynard's lake, cosy atmosphere. Traditional cooking Our open kitchen lets you experience the creation of your dishes at first hand. Talk to our chefs, ask for advice on food and wine pairing...

Take away beers and drinks. The tasting and the sale are done on the spot as well as the consumption on the terrace: homemade beers, homemade aperitif drinks, homemade lemonade, homemade syrups, wines. In summer, you can enhance your appetisers with local products or artisanal icecreams. You can also homemade dishes.

New managers for Restaurant Le Taillefer in Rioupéroux. The managers of the Fée Maison restaurant in Bourg d'Oisans have just taken over the restaurant.

The Fauge Shelter is a large, unguarded hut. With a fireplace, it can accommodate 20 people. It is named after the valley of the Fauge.

At 1,226 metres altitude, just a few minutes from Villard de Lans, after climbing into the forest; you will reach the guest house with beautiful views on the mountains . 2 small rooms well conceived opening out onto extensive grounds Each room has a washbasin, shower and private WC. Nordic Ski area 5 minutes. Golf course at Corrençon en Vercors.

The carette hut is an old sheepfold restored by the Parc du Vercors and transformed into an unguarded refuge. This beautiful hut indicates the entrance to the Natural Reserve of Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors.

The shelter of Peyrouse (Abri de la Peyrouse) located on the balconies East of the Vercors is an unguarded stone hut, 2 places are planned to sleep there, but you will not find there water nor stove to warm you.

The hotel of the Water Museum, in a old convent, at the edge of the river. Panoramic view near the suspended houses, opposite a waterfall, its restaurant suggests at an outside table or inside, a quality French cooking with local products.

Your Logis hotel is at an altitude of 910m, on the Matheysin plateau, between Grenoble and Gap, on the "Route Napoleon" . You will appreciate calm setting and the coolness of the mountains. A great panorama with an incredible view on the Obiou and the Laffrey lake : nature in blue and green... Relax on the lakeside terrace. After a dip in the lake, retire to the comfort of your room for a restful night. Approximately 20 minutes at the south of Grenoble and about one hour from Gap. On RN85. The building is situated close to the Laffrey lake, facing the South.

Very calm campsite located beside the big lake of Laffrey; it offers you an incredible panorama on the mountain range of « Grand Serre ». Wanting to take a fresh air? This campsite is made for you! Far niente or sporty vacation. Very calm campsite located beside the big lake of Laffrey; it offers you an incredible panorama on the mountain range of « Grand Serre ». Wanting to take a fresh air? This campsite is made for you! Far niente or sporty vacation, come to discover or re-discover the mountain hiking, the water sports, fishing, biking, and so much more activities of Medium Mountain! With a tent, a camping van or else Mobil-Home and chalet, come to enjoy a protected nature with mind-blowing landscapes! Don’t want to cook? The restaurant offers a fined cooking, with lots of fresh and local Product .

Located in a calm area, beside the lake of Laffrey. Natural campsite, very familial and sporty with numerous activities. Semi-shady pitches. This campsite has the specific French label “Hébergement pêche”. Feet in the water, on a windsurf or a catamaran, by bike or mountain bike on the 800km of marked trails, Hiking in the alpine pastures of Sénépy, Grand Serre, Climbing or canyoning in the Vercors, the Massif des Ecrins, In idleness on the beach in the sun of the big Alps. Come to spend an unforgettable stay to relax and oxygenate yourself. Possibility to rent canoes, fishing boat etc, mountain bike electrical assistance,…

Quiet and family campsite located in an amazing setting between lake and mountains. Many landscaped pitches have a vue on the lake. The toilet block is confortable and spacious. Direct access to the lake enables you to swim or sunbathe on the little grassy private beach. .