Discover Chatelus, Isère, Rhône-Alpes: A Hidden Gem

Discover the cirque de Choranche, an exceptional real open book on the history of the Vercors. Departure from the village of Choranche. At the parking lot, take the direction of the Choranche site 5 via La Ranconnière 1 and then the Carrefour des Buis 2. Always follow the yellow and green signs all along the route. From there, it is possible to reach the underground lake of Gournier via the Ruisseau de Gournier 3 or to directly reach the site of Choranche, passing under the cascade de tuf then the Belvedere of the waterfall 4 .The return to Choranche (village) is done by the same route.

Follow the footsteps of the old mule tracks, which once linked the plateau of Vercors to the lower valley of the Bourne.This hike offers a beautiful panorama of the two "big canyons" of the Vercors. From the La Plateforme car park, take the direction of Pas de l'Allier 3 on a forest track passing through Le Pin 1 and Micoulas 2, the path gradually narrows to the lookout point of Pas de l 'Allier, where, you can admire an exceptional panorama on the Rhone valley in particular. Then descend to the cliff side by a narrow path (be careful in rainy weather!) To reach the crossroads of the Voûtes 4. From there, begin the gradual ascent towards the Pas des Voûtes 5, from which you can admire the panorama on the Gorges de la Bourne. Continue towards La Cabane à Lili 6, on the way, a must-see belfry on Choranche and Presles invites you to contemplation before joining the parking of La Platform.

Located between the Petits and the Grands Goulets, this circuit makes you discover the charms of Echevis and its valley. Departure of Echevis (in front of the church), direction Châtelus, cross the departmental road (pay attention to the cars!) And join the crossroads Binla 1.Turn right into the hamlet of Chardière, then take the path and cross the Bayard combe (well follow the yellow and green markings) to Ranc des Gardes 2.From there, you have the possibility either to go down directly to Binla to rally the village of Echevis, or to continue your discovery by joining Les Saffrières 3 to start the descent to Pont d'Echevis 4.Attention, from here the return to Echevis takes place along the departmental road on a small kilometer (the greatest caution is therefore de rigueur!)

The village of today bears the imprint of yesterday. Departure from the village of Saint-André-en-Royans, take the direction of Saint-Romans. Follow the yellow and green markings that guide you all along the circuit. At La Vieille Eglise 1, go on the left, cross the hamlet of Les Courtioux and then the stream of Tarze and uncork at Monteux 2.Always following Saint-Romans, join Les Granges 3. From there, take the road that goes left and reach Le Tarze 4, continue to the village via Chemin de Bise 5.

This hike makes you discover the main riches of the natural and cultural heritage of Saint-Laurent-en-Royans. Leaving the village of Saint-Laurent-en-Royans, take the direction of Saint-Jean-en-Royans always following the marks of yellow-green markings. 1 puis poursuivre vers le sud et atteindre La Carrière 2.">Pass through the Arboretum 1 and continue south to La Carrière 2. 3.">At the junction, on the left, a pretty road joins the road to the crossroads of Le Saut 3. 4 puis Serre Châtelard 5.">The circuit then finds the route of the GR 9 and is extended in the undergrowth by a trail in laces that gradually takes the height, passing by the crosses of Pierre Plate 4 then Serre Chatelard 5. 6, vous pourrez admirer le panorama exceptionnel sur la mosaïque de paysages du Royans qui est offert depuis ce point haut remarquable.">From there, by a round trip to the belvedere of La Croix 6, you can admire the exceptional panorama on the mosaic of landscapes of Royans which is offered from this remarkable high point. 7 d'où l'on laisse le GR 9 poursuivre sa route plein sud.">Return to Serre Châtelard, continue until Serre Mouchard 7 from which the GR 9 is left to continue its road due south. Take the forest road on the left towards Saint-Laurent-en-Royans, further on, turn left again (directional sign) to join the Pierre Plate crossroads. 8, le village de Saint-Laurent-en-Royans n'est alors plus très loin.">Descending to join Le Saut before crossing the road to reach Les Rayes 8, the village of Saint-Laurent-en-Royans is not very far.

Discover the forest of Coulmes, occupied from the man of Neanderthal to the present day, passing by the lumberjacks of the last century.Circuit developed in partnership with Departure from the car park near the Fontaine de Pétouze. Go through Sous Pétouze 1 and then take a piece of the road momentarily to join Resiron 2. From there, go through the undergrowth of the path of the Tour des Coulmes (yellow and red markings) and reach the Haut de la Goulandière 3 then the Abri de la Goulandière 4. Continue south to the Belvedere du Ranc 5, Warning near the cliff!After having admired the magnificent panorama, retrace your steps, then once back at the crossroads of the Haut de la Goulandière take on the right the nice path to reach Beauregard 6 and Prélétang 7. Finish this pleasant stroll by joining Sous Pétouze and the Fountain of Pétouze. Find more information in the guide Vercors, land of prehistory, available in bookshop and in the shop of the Parc du Vercors.

An exceptional view of a 400-metre waterfall.

Discover the geological curiosities of the Vercors. Stunning landscapes await you with waterfall, cavity and spectacular passages. 4.">Departure from Saint-Julien-en-Vercors village, direction Porte du Diable 4. 1, de là, rallier Les Barons 2, Le Devet 3.">Take the road passing behind the church and then left to the crossroads of Ponson 1, from there, rally Les Barons 2, Le Devet 3. The itinerary continues through woods and clearings before ending on a rocky outcrop; Cross in a few laces in order to join the Moulin Marquis on the left. From there, go back to the cave of the Gaulois, then we follow the cliffs that overhang the circus of Bournillon. Along the way, beautiful belvedere on the cave of Bournillon and the cascade of Moulin Marquis (caution, notably with the children). Some laces in the forest (well follow the yellow and green markings) go up to the Porte du Diable. Pass under the rocky bridge, climb carefully on a rocky vire (be careful in wet weather) to unclog the plateau of Saint-Julien (opposite, small belvedere on the Bourne gorges). The return to Saint-Julien-en-Vercors takes place for a good part in undergrowth before joining the crossroads of Ponson.

A wild and forest hike ideal for starting the activity Le Chargeoir (1046 m) is located on the forest road of Pra l'Etang between the hamlet of Les Ailes and the place called Les Antis. From the Chargeoir, go up to Les Antis 1 (1100 m - ruins) turn left and then follow the GR 9 signs that lead to the ancient village of Les Antis. Continue to reach the unguarded shelter of Goulandière 2 (1065 m) which is reached in less than an hour.From the Goulandière refuge, continue along the GR 9, leaving on the right the path that runs along the Siva. After a hundred meters, leave on the left the GR of country that joins Presles. Continue north towards Beauregard 3 (1255 m) then Pra l'Etang 4 (1245 m). Reach the refuge of the Serre du Sâtre 5 (1354 m) located on the route of the GR 9.From the refuge of the Serre du Sâtre, take the cross-country ski trails for a hundred meters. Then join Les Gelinottes 6 (1340 m). Leave the traced tracks and follow the markings of the GR to the Chargeoir. From the refuge to the Chargeoir, count about 30 minutes of descent.

From the scenic and vertiginous road to Combe Laval, discover the Montagne de l'Echarasson. Departure from the Belvedere de Combe Laval (parking) on the D76 (road Combe Laval), direction Col de l'Echarasson 2. Go up to Ferlin 1, then continue through woods and clearings for a good hour to reach the Col de l'Echarasson (1146 m). From the pass, take the direction of Saint-Jean-en-Royans and go down again following the yellow and green markings until the Pas de la Sère 3. At the Pas, continue towards Saint-Jean-en-Royans to reach Gaudissart 4. From there, climb slightly back to Ferlin and then back to the Belvedere de Combe Laval.

A true paradise with a thousand springs for a vast botanical world tour. Rare plants acclimatised in a sumptuous natural setting of ponds and waterfalls. For a magical moment, discover the phenomenon of petrification, when water becomes stone.

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.

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.

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 Shoe Museum invites you on a journey to discover the world of this timeless, universal object: the shoe. Situated in Romans, a town that owes its renown to leatherworking and shoemaking. The cells, once occupied by the Visitandine nuns, are now the setting for a collection of shoes from their origins to the present day: from unusual pairs from the 4 corners of the world to contemporary designers. All forms of footwear are on display, from the oldest to the most contemporary, from the most classic to the most extravagant and the most exotic, not forgetting the creations of famous bootmakers past and present. Musketeer boots, Chinese women's ankle boots for mutilated feet, medieval poulaines... 16,500 collector's items from antiquity to the present day, representing 4,000 years of history, are displayed in rotation in the cells once occupied by the Visitation nuns. There are also paintings (17th, 18th and 19th centuries) and temporary exhibitions. All presented in the former Visitation convent (17th century), set in landscaped gardens listed as a historic monument.

Imagine a place like no other, with sheer cliffs, streams and waterfalls. The La Mira boat takes you on a flirtation with this wild, natural beauty. Fjord? Canyon? Make up your own mind. Boarding at Treffort or Mayres-Savel. 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.

Both wild and welcoming this 600 acres site with its 45 km of walking paths will surely give you plenty of room to roam around in. You will be able to watch stags and deers, moutain goats, wild boars and many varieties of birds..

The youth hostel offers a green setting less than 10 minutes by bus from Grenoble city center. Rebuilt in 2003, the hostel is totally modern in its ultra-design architecture and eco-friendly operation. Green Key label This certification guarantees a high level of service and optimal quality. The hostel allows you to organize your stay in compliance with legal requirements. It offers competitve prices, a large capacity (130 beds), flexible dining service, meeting rooms, and free monitored car and coach parking. The hostel thus welcomes groups and individuals from all over the world. Rooms sleep 2, 4, 6, or 8 people.

Enjoy the pleasure of a fine lunch while crossing the blue waters of Monteynard lake... LA MIRA boat welcomes you on board to enjoy a nice lunch while discovering the Monteynard lake's surprises. Duration : 2h30 Let's choose your menu among several options : * The Classic Ebron * The Sénépi * The vegetarian menu For the childrens : The Moussaillon menu ! All the menu options are available for consultation on the website : la-mira.com/croisieres-restaurant/ * TREFFORT departure : Boarding : 11:45 am Departure : 12:00 pm Return : 2:30 pm * MAYRES-SAVEL departure : Departure : 12:30 pm Return : 3 pm

Le village de Choranche occupe une position stratégique dans les Gorges de la Bourne. Son exposition au Sud et le rayonnement thermique des hautes falaises calcaires favorisent un micro-climat. Et l'eau n'est pas en reste car la rivière Bourne qui draine le fond de vallée est alimentée par plusieurs rivières souterraines qui convergent à Choranche. Les traces d'agriculture en terrasses et de vignes attestent que l'Homme a su tirer profit de cette situation favorable depuis fort longtemps.

It is one of the most famous villages of Dauphiné, thanks to its houses hanging above the Bourne. In this narrow site, surrounded by mountains, one had to gain space. Many houses, built in advance on the rock, are actually suspended in the void, with wooden supports. It was very practical at the time to fish and get water. Today, a water museum is set up in the heart of the village.

The Bourne is the main river of the Vercors, which drains all the rainwater, make snow, but also all the waters that have circulated in the kilometers of galleries and caves. These subterranean waters recover the open air by resurgences which form periodic majestic cascades emerging as if by enchantment of the rock and coming to dress up the great limestone cliffs, symbols of the landscapes of the Vercors. This torrential river also marks the territory as a way of communication between the top and the bottom. It stimulates the passions, like a magnet in this relatively dry territory, since a large part of the water circulates in the subsoil. She quietly finishes her race at St Nazaire-en-Royans in a lake located at the confluence with the Isère. For the fishermen this river is still a myth in front of the richness of its aquatic ecosystem which is home to a large population of trout and other fish. We must ensure that uses (hydropower, irrigation, agriculture, development) do not degrade this vital vein for the territory, in an uncertain future subject to the vagaries of climate change.

This museum, which is interactive, fun and educational, takes you on an aquatic journey to discover the element of water. A disovery of water as you have never seen it ! Learn about the cycle of this fundamental element, its rôle in our body and its distribution on our planet; wander through a tropical or a glacial environment simulation; dive through deep sea in our 3-D cinema... At the entrance of the Vercors Natural Parc, the Musée de l'eau is located in Pont-en-Royans, one of the most beautiful and curious villages of the Dauphiné. A village born out of the interaction between humans and water... From the Musée de l'Eau watch the river Bourne and its diverse wildlife. Get a taste of some of the purest and rarest waters of the world at the water bar, and learn about howwater dictated the geological formation and human occupation of our landscapes. Exhibition 2018 in partnership with Electricité de France : From Water to Electricity Opening hours and much more information on our website (English Version available)

It is one of the most famous villages of Dauphiné, thanks to its houses hanging above the Bourne. In this narrow site, surrounded by mountains, one had to gain space. Many houses, built in advance on the rock, are actually suspended in the void, with wooden supports. It was very practical at the time to fish and get water. Today, a water museum is set up in the heart of the village.

Le sondage archéologique effectué à Balme Rousse a permis de mettre en évidence une séquence de 120 000 ans d'occupation humaine, de la préhistoire jusqu'au moyen âge. Il nous renseigne sur les climats, la faune, la flore et l'occupation humaine. Les archéologues ont trouvées des silex taillés du Magdalénien (env 15000 ans), des traces de foyers et faune domestique du Néolithique ancien (-5000 ans), des objets indiquant une industrie sur silex et sur os (Néolithique final). Ces traces anciennes nous montrent que l'enfoncement des réseaux karstiques a libéré des porches de grotte de toute activité hydrologique et permi à l'homme d'installer son habitat. Ces porches étaient judicieusement positionnnés non loin d'axes de déplacement, à proximité de zones à gibier et de points d'eau.

It is one of the most famous villages of Dauphiné, thanks to its houses hanging above the Bourne. In this narrow site, surrounded by mountains, one had to gain space. Many houses, built in advance on the rock, are actually suspended in the void, with wooden supports. It was very practical at the time to fish and get water. Today, a water museum is set up in the heart of the village.

La Grotte de Choranche est découverte en 1871 par des habitants de Choranche qui connaissaient l'entrée depuis longtemps mais n'avaient pu jusque là se frayer un passage. La hauteur des eaux du lac et l'éboulis issu de l'effondrement du porche extérieur empêchaient toute progression. Ce resserement rocheux donnera son nom à la grotte de Coufin. Ils explorent alors uniquement la zone d'entrée. Il faut attendre 1897 pour que O. Descombaz progresse dans les limites de l'actuelle grotte touristique et visite également l'entrée par la grotte Chevaline. C'est à partir de 1943 que l'exploration se fera plus systématique pour atteindre en 1968 la jonction entre les deux réseaux de Coufin et Chevaline par J. J Garnier et le groupe spéléologique valentinois. La Grotte de Choranche est aujoud'hui activement étudiée d'un point de vue scientifique et permet de bénéficier d'un "témoin" géologique qui nous informe des évolutions naturelles passées et actuelles du Vercors.

The Cascade de Tuf de Gournier is a living witness of the quantities of limestone "removed" from the mountains and that circulate invisibly in water. Rainwater runs through the fissures laden with carbonic acid in the soil. This acidity has the power to dissolve limestone. In favor of a change of environment, the calcite can be re-deposited giving rise to the concretions in the caves, or as here in Tuf which is a symbiosis with the mosses.

La grotte de Gournier draine les eaux d'une partie de la forêt des Coulmes. C'est l'une des cavités des plus réputées du Vercors ! Bien qu'elle soit connue depuis longtemps, ce n'est qu'en 1899 que O. Decombaz explore le lac d'entrée. A partir de 1947 l'exploration s'accelère. En deux ans seront découverts successivement le passage de la Méduse qui donne ainsi accès à la galerie fossile, puis l'accès à la rivière souterraine. Une course à la découverte s'engage ensuite pour remonter la rivière et trouver une jonction avec la surface, toujours espérée aujourd'hui.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Le Bon Roy offers a daily special during the week when booking is not required, and a full menu in the evening and at the week end when booking is needed. Specific meals are available on order and the bar is open every evening; a three course meal including wine and coffee costs €13.50.

Le Rousseau is a warm setting for your desires for culinary discovery. De-standardized, quality, fresh, local and seasonal products. Elegant cuisine, made by Chef Elie Michel-Villaz. Our restaurant, located in Pont-de-Claix, places a point of honor to work exclusively with fresh, local and seasonal products. All our cuisine is homemade, respecting the authentic flavors and artisanal quality. In a CSR approach that is close to our heart, we work in short circuit with local producers to support the local economy and reduce our environmental impact. We also offer packages adapted to companies: team lunch, business meetings or business meals. For this, we have a private room that can accommodate 6 to 12 people, in a quiet and warm. Elie our chef is a passionate of the terroir, his young & dynamic vision allows us to associate local products with great finesse. His creative cuisine is based on a great knowledge of the French classics. Hugo en salle implements a service close to the customer in order to desecrate gastronomy & wine. A wine list made with commitment and passion around winemakers respecting nature and the vineyard.

The Saveurs En Mélée restaurant will seduce you with its tasty dishes and its atmosphere. French cuisine (sometimes inspired by exotic influences), diversified and traditional, offering you a large choice of delicious dishes, freshly prepared. Catering service available. Every day a cooked catering dish and, on order, for your special requests (birthday banquets, etc.), cold or hot buffets, typical dishes cooked with tastes (Paella, roasted piglet hams ...)

The Pirates' Table is a restaurant atypically adorned. In the indoor scenery of a ship, you will be carried in the world of pirates. The proper place to welcome both parents and children! The Pirate's Table adjoins the La Récré des moussaillons play area. You can choose between buffet formulas or à la carte dishes with table service. The Moussaillons Menu gives access to La récré des moussaillons from 11.45 a.m. for lunch service and from 7 p.m. for evening service. For birthdays, bachelor parties, private parties ... LA TABLE DES PIRATES organizes your party according to your wishes: menus, entertainment (DJs, dancers, magicians, etc.). We will do everything in our power to ensure that your evening is forever etched in your memory and that of your guests! Possibility for companies to organize business meals, Christmas tree, etc ... by partially or completely privatizing the restaurant and the playground. For businesses LA TABLE DES PIRATES offers tailor-made services for your seminars and meetings. With the new activity for adults DEFIS PIRATE you will be able to offer your employees an original and unique cohesion activity but also take advantage of our meeting room for your working hours and the restaurant for your lunch breaks.

A family kitchen made up exclusively of products from agricultural production in Isère. It is also a grocery store to taste new flavors and offer original gifts.

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.

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

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 Baraque of Veymont is an unguarded cabin of the Forest Service. It can accommodate 8 people for the night, but plan your equipment because it does not have mattresses or stove.

The shelter of the pass of Vassieux is an unguarded shelter built in 1976 and restored in 2014-2015 by the Regional Natural Park of Vercors.With a maximum capacity of 15 people, it is open all year and free of access. However, as with most shelter huts in the territory, certain rules must be respected if the service is to last for a long time (most of them are recalled to you inside the shelter).

The cabin of the Aiguillettes is a former shepherd's hut dating back to the time when the pastoral units were smaller. This hut, open to the public, accommodates only 4 people by tightening a little and does not have a stove.

At the crossroads of several important trails, the Cabin de Pre Peyret is one of the most frequented of the massif. Located at the entrance of the high plateaus at 1600 m, this unguarded stone hut can accommodate 10 people for the night. It has a stove.The place exudes an old tradition of welcome because it is an old cabaret where those who were penniless went to drink at the Fountain of the Endettés, which bears his name well.