Unveil the Charms Around Les Cordeliers in Pierre-Chatel

This hike will take you to the Pierre Percée, a natural arch situated 1220m above sea level. From there you will be able to enjoy a stunning view of the Matheysine plateau. The route also passes through the forest, which is splendid in the summer. Park in the Fontalon car park in Pierre-Châtel. Go straight up in the direction of Chante Merle until you reach the old charbonnière de Picardon. Turn to the left for a few switchbacks to Plan de la Rivoire. Continue straight on to reach the spectacular Pierre Percée. The return is done by the same route.

This route offers a beautiful view of the Laffrey Lakes. An easy walk that can also be done with the family. Do not hesitate, if the weather allows it, to make a “swimming stop” in the lake.

Departing from La Motte d'Aveillans, hike towards one of the seven wonders of Dauphiné. From this natural arch which is located on the hill of Creys, discover a superb panorama over the whole of Matheysine. This short, easy hike on the Matheysin plateau takes you to the Pierre Percée, a natural arch located at the top of the Creys hill. This triumphal arch would in fact be a squatting demon, petrified there by the devil for having lost a bet with the Duke of Lesdiguières. From this belvedere, you can enjoy a magnificent view over the whole Matheysine! Departure from the "Les Georges" car park in La Motte d'Aveillans: Follow direction La Pierre Percée through Roche Corbeyre and Serre de Lozier. Return by Serre de la Vache, Les Taverdons, La Grandraye and Les Georges. Variant from Pierre Châtel: Park in the Fontalon car park in Pierre-Châtel. Go straight up in the direction of Chante Merle until you reach the old charbonnière de Picardon. Turn left for a few switchbacks to Plan de la Rivoire. Continue straight on to reach the spectacular Pierre Percée. The return is done by the same route.

From La Motte d'Aveillans, this short hike towards Pierre Merlière, a local legend, can be supplemented by a visit to La Mine Image museum. From the car park, head towards the Mine-Image museum, pass in front of a fountain, then the mine baths. Continue on rue d'Aveillans until the stop sign. Turn right into rue du Mas to arrive at rue de pierre Merlière. Cross the hamlet of Mas. Leave the path going up to the left at the first sign "Le Mas". Continue until you reach a small square which will lead to the second sign "Le Mas". Take the path straight ahead which climbs through the undergrowth towards "La Pierre Merlière" which is reached fairly quickly. Continue on a steep path until the sign "Le Rattier". Turn left towards "Côte Belle". Continue downhill, pass the "Les Vernes" crossroads, on the left, leave the thematic path on the water. Travel about 80 m to reach the fountain. Continue downhill and take the road to the left following the La Mure railway line. Join the outward route via rue d'Aveillans to find the starting point. The Legend: The name of Pierre Merlière would come from Merlin the enchanter because the legend says that we practiced human sacrifices on this altar as evidenced by the hollow imprint on the top. Right next to this hollow there is a round shape to accommodate the person to be sacrificed as well as a vertical gutter along the rock to evacuate the victim's blood. But far from all that, we are facing a rock in which several millstones have been cut. We find two in the lower part abandoned during the size following the appearance of a defect, in reality it would seem that a single millstone was extracted from this rock, hence the hollow imprint visible on the top. The rocks likely to give good grinding stones were rare in the region (it needed hardness and sufficient resistance to abrasion to obtain a good grinding wheel) the slightest rock likely to be suitable was immediately exploited to supply the mills of the region . This is how the millstone became the Merlière stone.

This loop alternates between passages in the woods and open viewpoints. In the distance you will discover the village of Prunières and its mine shaft, the Drac valley and the lake of the St Pierre de Méaroz dam.

At the northern end of the Matheysin plateau, this loop offers original views of the capital of the Alps and the surrounding massifs. Journey Departing from Laffrey Plage, head towards Col du Fond des Sciaux via La Pivodière and Aux Allards. Arrived at the Les Bigeards crossroads, follow direction La ferme du Lac Mort, then direction Laffrey via La Fretta, Les Tibanes and Le Mollard. From there, continue by La Croix du Mollard, then back to Laffrey-Plage by Lac Mort, Aux Allards and Pivodière.

Very nice hike to the abandoned farms of Rif Loud. Discover this small charming hamlet. Sleeping and eating available in The Rivobruenti Refuge START at "Le Mollard" or "Le Fontagneu" 1 km after the exit of Lavaldens, crossing the Roizonne try to park on the right. Park your car well to allow the passage of farm machines. A walk across the road and just after the bridge (concrete barriers) follows the path through the trees to the mill Fontagneu 400m. Follow this road to the bridge crossing the Roizonne, towards the mill Fontagneu. Notice the millstones with iron frame on your left in the garden. Cross the village and continue on a path to Mollard. The path then goes overlooking Roizonne. After 20 minutes, you reach the village of Mollard (oven, spring, apiary). Continue on the road to the Rif Bruyant and Rochette. On this way you can admire the work of man, who deftly opened the way so that it doesn't degrad and, above all, observe the small canals crossing or bordering; they were used to irrigate the fields to allow a second cut called "Refoin". After 10 minutes you entre in the Rif Bruyant valley. Leave on your right the little waythat cross a small beautiful bridge over the Rif Bruyant but continue on the way going up, enter into another world and you begin to see a fun waterfall on the right that gives the impression to disperse in the air. You will also see the construction in the riverbed, they are water catchments for the city of La Mure. After crossing a wooden bridge take the steep-sided way on the left, you're coming to the finish line. One more wooden footbridge and you will see the first barn of the farms of Rif Bruyant. Go further and enter a field on the left, and enjoy the scenery as well as the farm's beautiful red gable (colour is due to some lichens growing on the rock). In the distance you see a waterfall coming down called the Wedding veil, which comes from Lake Rif Bruyant, but that's another walk that request almost 3 hours to go. The return is by the same route.

Hiking rather difficult from the Roizonne's valley, through the old hamlet called "Rif Bruyant farms" and leading to the high mountain lake with the same name. From the station, you must go to the village of Mollard (direction La Mure) parking is next to the road. Follow the small path to the heart of the village and continue on the way to the valley of the Rif Bruyant. Let on your right hand the way to La Rochette. Continue to Rif Bruyant farms, cross them, the way becomes a path between two stone walls.Then, in the woods, keep going up to the Cirque just after crossing a dry stream; Be careful to not losing track. Cross the meadows (orange lilies and many martagón lilies) and find back the undergrowth switchback path. Cross the stream and reach the forest where there is a beautiful hut in the woods. At the lake way sign, take the left-side path that runs through the forest and goes up to the overflow of the lake. Climbing among rocks, don't miss the "wedding veil" waterfall on your right. Take the same way to get down or climb to the pass by the way on the right. The way down has long switchbacks.

Nice walk leading to a charming shed. The Pré Clos offers a very nice view. Be sure to stay on the main track as you are in a richbut fragile area. Nature deserves to be protected Take La Mure direction. At Lavaldens village entrance, take the small road on your left to Le Pay, and park at the 4th switchback. Take the trail starting from the hairpin for 200 meters and cross the torrent. Keep on straight, the steep trail climbs in undergrowth with several switchbacks and reach Maison Poncet on a clear area. Continue along the flat path that starts after houses. After 500m, find a large rock and take the path that goes above and go on until the Pré Clos shed. Return by the same route. This itinerary will make you discover the farm Poncet, which is a remain of isolated mountain habitat. Beautiful architecture, dentil gable, discharging arch on door and window, outskirts paved. The balcony trail above the valley offers very beautiful views on Lavaldens village and surrounding peaks. The Pré Clos shed has been recently rearranged for a shepherd and its herd.

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.

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,…

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 .

A groupsshelter where you can enjoy the pleasure of spending one night in the mountains or sleep for a night on you hiking trip, situated at 1200m.

Bungee jumping on Ponsonnas 's bridge, of 103m high. The 1st European centre of bungee jumping. In single or in tandem

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.

Let's board on La Mira boat for a unique cruise, ideal to discover the history and all the natural ressources of Monteynard lake ! (duration : 1h30) Morning cruises depatures : * Savel departure : 10:00 am to 11:30 am * Treffort departure : 10:30 am to 12 pm - Wednesdays in may, june, septembre and octobre - Wednesdays and fridays during July and August

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

LA MIRA boat welcomes you on board to enjoy aperitif cruises during 2 hours. Time : 2 hours. Boarding 15 minutes before departure.

If you love hiking, water sports and social, family-friendly holidays, Le Savel Campsite is for you! Perfectly located in the heart of the Alps, at the junction of three nature reserves (Vercors, Chartreuse and Écrins National Park), the campsite is only 45 minutes from Grenoble and sits across seven hectares along Lake Monteynard. As this is the second windiest lake in Europe, you can experience the joys of windsurfing, kite surfing and catamaran sailing! Enjoy a full day of activities before heading back to savour the campsite’s peaceful setting and great amenities: heated swimming pool with view of the lake and mountains, gourmet restaurant with dishes prepared on site, evening entertainment on Thursdays and Saturdays (July and August), lakeside pitches and deluxe accommodation! And for those who love fishing, the campsite sells fishing permits and equipment.

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.

The Bergogne beach is located at the south of Laffrey lake, next to the nautical base (Club Nautique de Cholonge). Swimming is allowed but not supervised.

La Bergogne beach is situated at the south of Laffrey's lake, next to the nautical base. Swimming is allowed but not supervised.

Natural blue lake with pebbles beach, 2km from the village. Family place to relax. Pedal boat rental, nautical base nearby. Bathing not supervised.

No matter if it’s for an idleness day, a playful moment with family or to enjoy sailing’s pleasures, it’s your choice how you would like to encounter the lake of Laffrey. Lac de Laffrey is truly at the gateway to the Matheysine region. Just 30 minutes south of Grenoble, it's a gateway to unspoilt nature, yet within easy reach of the capital of the Alps. The exceptional setting offers a multitude of gentle water sports: rowing boats, pedalos, sailboats. No motorboats, just the sound of water, birds and crickets in summer. Around the lake, you'll also find a restaurant, a snack bar, an accrobranche park (Air Park) and an inflatable playground (Le Vinceland). Swimming is unsupervised, and dogs and fires/barbecues are prohibited. Traffic on the lake is reserved exclusively for authorized watersports clubs and the local fishing club. It is forbidden to launch personal watercraft (inflatable canoes, windsurfers, paddles, etc.) unless you have paid the 2€ Cholonge water sports club membership fee.

Located in the oldest house of La Mure, the museum explains the history of Matheysine and its inhabitants, through exhibition of objects, maquettes and pictures. Tucked away in the old town is the Maison Caral, home to the Musée Matheysin since 1994. La Mure’s museum houses collections relating to the Matheysine plateau, and the nearby Beaumont and Valbonnais areas. Archeology (prehistory, Roman Gaul and medieval periods) and the Wars of Religion (the Siege of La Mure in 1580) give way to rooms devoted to anthracite mining, peasant life, glove-makers and itinerant peddlers. These used to be the trademark activities of this mid-Alpine region. The last few rooms feature sculptors and painters of the region in the 19th and 20th centuries. Since 2012 part of the museum has displayed the work of abstract painter Claude Garanjoud (1926-2005). Exhibits also include the exhibition dedicated to Olivier Messiaen, a summer visitor to the Matheysine for more than 50 years. And each season the museum offers a new temporary exhibition.

The only worship place that still exists on the pass. This is the only worship place that still exists in our village. The inhabitants have built the chapel in 1658 and named it St Anne. On July 26th, St. Anne's day, La Morte is on a festive mood. The very simple chapel has been reduced from 1.50m, for traffic needs in 1945. The chapel is crowned by a bell: It´s easy to imagine the inhabitants of the city getting together near the chapel, called to pray by the bell sound. They must appreciate the few 10 Masses a year celebrated in this place. The other sundays or holidays, they must go to Lavaldens or Moulin Vieux, one hour walk if the weather is good. Inside, the building is quite sober. The altar is not very much elaborated. Above, St Anne's statue instructing Marie, future Christ's mother. There are also several statues of saints and paintings. This chapel dedicated to St. Anne was a place of pilgrimage, to request either rain or sun, depending on the needs. These pilgrimage could attract to 1000 people from all Matheysine plateau, hiking by Grand Rif track (about 3 hours). Depending on the weather, the Mass could take place near the cross at the end of the hamlet. Then they would eat something before going back 2 hours walking.

A small village with lot of charm. Testimonies of a past life, in an out-of-time place, Rif Bruyant farms contain much mystery, like its old cheese cellars. This village is a must to see for any hiker who starts from the valley of Roizonne to Roizonne or to Coiro. It can also be worth seing for itself : heritage, traditionnal food and beautiful beech forest. Rif Bruyant farm is composed of 3 building from seventeenth century. A few years ago these buildings were restored by the only inhabitant of the village. He opened a shelter with accommodation in shared rooms, yurt or tree house. On the outskirts of the village you could see old cheese cellars, recently renovated. In the old days the "Le Bleu de Lavaldens" cheese was well known in the area, lucky to be able to use the less-than-6 °C caves near than the farms.

Roizonne is a special river made from one Vaunoire torrent that disappears underground and is renamed as Roizonne when it gets out. The Vaunoire torrent springs in Grand Armet Glacier, 2200m high, and collects small meltwater or regular streams running down from Taillefer, Armet and Tabor ranges. When it is a little bit dried up, the river disappears into the ground and gets out a little further under Roizonne name. This resurgence is a little before Lavaldens village, after the "rocky rock" as it is called.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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

Virginie and her Chef are offering you a new range of dishes at the restaurant. Come and discover the chef's modern dishes, including vegetarian options and a new wine list. The fireplace hums between the old clock and the rustic china cabinet. A selection of local and international wines to accompany your dishes. In summer, sit out on the terrace in the shade of the lime tree and enjoy the magnificent view of the Écrins massif. The inn also offers a variety of theme evenings. Virginie and her team look forward to welcoming you in the magnificent setting of the hamlet of Cours, facing La Meije and the Écrins massif. Please contact us for reservations. Special menus for special occasions: Christmas, New Year, Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, etc. Breakfast available for guests not staying at the inn outside school vacations.

Traditional, home-cooked cuisine; gourmet stop-off for a snack. A 20-minute walk from the resort, a guaranteed change of scenery and a children's paradise. Over the last 23 years, the Bergerie Kanata has become an institution and we are always delighted to welcome you. Important please contact us by email, no reservations at lunchtime.

Make the most of a simple break with a warm and pleasant welcome on the Route Napoléon, in the midst of the mountains. Family cuisine with wood-fired pizzas. Lunch specials and à la carte dishes.

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. .

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,…

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 .

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.

A groupsshelter where you can enjoy the pleasure of spending one night in the mountains or sleep for a night on you hiking trip, situated at 1200m.

At only few minutes walk from the shelterhouse of Rivobruenti . a hut made for 5 persons on 3m high in the trees and a genuine Mongolian yurt for 4 persons. The Rivobruenti proposes half pension.

The parking is located in the village centre, next to Town Hall, nordic area playgrounds and two minutes from the road to the waterfall, the via ferrata. The caravan area has power and drinking water supply and toilet and drain area. We accept caravan all year round on the large area provided with drinking water and power supply, toilets, shower. No RV dump station (you can drain in the toilets). Cost is 7 € (paiment on site) + tax (0.55€ per adult per night). Winter snow removal is included.

If you love hiking, water sports and social, family-friendly holidays, Le Savel Campsite is for you! Perfectly located in the heart of the Alps, at the junction of three nature reserves (Vercors, Chartreuse and Écrins National Park), the campsite is only 45 minutes from Grenoble and sits across seven hectares along Lake Monteynard. As this is the second windiest lake in Europe, you can experience the joys of windsurfing, kite surfing and catamaran sailing! Enjoy a full day of activities before heading back to savour the campsite’s peaceful setting and great amenities: heated swimming pool with view of the lake and mountains, gourmet restaurant with dishes prepared on site, evening entertainment on Thursdays and Saturdays (July and August), lakeside pitches and deluxe accommodation! And for those who love fishing, the campsite sells fishing permits and equipment.

Welcome in the heart of the "Ecrins" national park in the village of Valbonnais, place of nature and freedom. The campsite is on the bank of a small lake "Le plan d'eau". It is a quiet and restful place with a fantastic view