Camping les Mouettes: Discoveries in Saint-theoffrey, Isère

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.

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!

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.

The perfect Sunday loop. It will take you to the small mountain village Le Désert and you'll be able to enjoy wonderful views over the massifs around. Cross a small forest area before reaching a stunning viewpoint. It is easy and accessible! Start from Le Desert village, word for impasses in our region.

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.

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 .

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.

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.

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 .

Bungee jumping from the Ponsonnas bridge, 103m high and Europe's 1st bungee jumping center. It's possible to make a single bungee jump or a tandem bungee jump (two people together). All jumps are filmed. In single or in tandem

Run around Lake Monteynard-Avignonet, cross Himalayan footbridges, challenge yourself in the magnificent landscapes between Trièves and Matheysine! In early July, trail courses for all levels of ability. Every year, at the beginning of July, trails for all levels of ability are offered, attracting an ever-increasing number of runners dazzled by the panoramic views over the Trièves and La Matheysine. Among the trail's original features are, of course, the crossing of the 2 Himalayan footbridges over the Drac and Ebron rivers, which feed the lake, as well as surprises such as the crossing of the Mine Image gallery, a boat transfer and even a mini-run for the little ones!

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. Crossings are daily from 01/05 to 30/09, and can be operated from April and October if water levels permit. They open in the morning or afternoon, depending on the boat's schedule. Treffort reception office: Open from May to September 30.

Let's board with your family on La Mira boat for a unique cruise, ideal to discover the history and all the natural ressources of Monteynard lake ! Time : 1h30.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Beautiful remain of endemic habitat. Valentine's house (name of the last inhabitant of the house) is the only remaining building that has not been deeply rebuilt. In fact , from the 1860s until the 1914 war, demography has been very strong, thanks to better hygiene and more mixing between valleys. Life expectancy of our people became longer and infant mortality decreased. As a result, they had to extend their cultivated area, to grow their herds and rearrange houses to accomodate people and animals. So all houses were raised with one floor extra. The granary became bedroom and got larger. The room that usued to be an only room for every purpose (kitchen, bedroom, leaving room) didn't exist anymore. Let's have a look on this house. Some experts have given a name to this kind of lying small height houses : vessel farms. Everything has been designed to face long winter months : small openings, minimum windages, and everything on board : food, people and animal to face rude weather. This house actually is 2 houses or rather 2 fires. This is the way the houses were called when 2 families were living there. Each one had its fireplace (cooking fire). On east side, a marvelous step-gable remains. the step-style shape make the structure stronger against wind and the granary more waterproof so fodder is not damaged. This gable is much higher than the roof which is nowadays made with slate or corrugated iron. The difference in height reminds us that the roofs used to be covered by 30 cm thatch. If you look by the openings, you can understand the way the rooms were arranged. · Through the first window you can see the "paele" , that room was used to store food and be workshop. · The second window belongs to the Unique room, a small room to avoid the cold and closed by woods and bars · The unique room door is still small to avoid loosing heat. · Further is a wider double door with an opening on one of them : this is the stable. In our countries, the entry of animals have always been different from people's one. The aim of the opening was to ventilate the stable during the winter. · At the end of the house, again a gable that you may not have noticed before as it is at the granary level. Therefore loads of hay could be uploaded directly from the charriot. The hayloft was perfectly equipped with trapdoors to provide hay directly to the animals. · Another feature of old houses : almost all of them had had a small bunker, like a pit dug in the ground closed with a little trapdoor. There were safely kept potatoes. With such an arrangement this house could face the winter. Minimum windage, minimal openings and full of hay granary were making a very good insulation . The unique room was the only heated part, with a stone fireplace well situated to heat both sides. There were only 2 things outdoor : water and oven. In front of the house you can see a cement basin where the water used to arrive from a little spring higher. This basin has been modified : the part where the water arrives was originally on one end of it. The basin consists in 2 compartments, one smaller and equipped with iron rods (across), to fill buckets and preserve food or milk, the other longer, was used for several animals to drink at the same time.

This communal bread oven had different uses in the past. In our community the oven wasn´t in community, each village had at least one, even every farm like this one. This building's inside cannot be seen from outside. It is half an oven (the back part) and half a storage room for oven tools (shovels, scraper, wooden storage, embers boxes). This oven probably used to work once a week or once every two weeks. There were only one baking made, but the heat of it where used to cook a good gratin or pies after the bread, to not loose the heat. Here is the way this oven was working : · First, a wood fire is light inside the oven, as it has no chimney the smoke and gas get out through the opening of the oven so the whole place is filled with smoke. · The oven is heated for several hours, with lots of embers. · Then the embers are removed using a kind of scraper. · After the oven is cleaned with the "pana" (An old jacket or a large piece of cloth soaked with water) in a circular motion to push the ashes at the edges of the oven leaving it clean (part where the bread is put to bake) · The breads are baked for 45 min or 1 hour, depending on the size of the piece of dough. Meanwhile the smell spreads out, making evebody getting hungry.

Welcoming lake at the center of the station ! Sunbathing, relaxation, sport and fun to everyone's pleasure ! This swimming lake is one of the central points of the resort, where you can find a pontoon, a beach with deckchairs. Swimming not supervised. Hiking, mountain biking and trail running starting point, children playground, petanque strip, football stadium, caravan park, and nearby accommodation and restaurants.

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...

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.

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.

La Guinguette is a bar-restaurant located on the shores of Lac du Verney, next to the water sports center. New managers this year at La Guinguette! Hugo and his team welcome you with a new menu. The menu features traditional cuisine based on 90% homemade with local, quality produce. In the afternoon, there's ice cream, crêpes and waffles, as well as a platter in the evening. All in all, a delightful treat for the taste buds, to share with friends or family.

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.

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.

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.

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