Discover Camping Lac du Marandan in Saint-romans

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 pleasant hike offers a magnificent panorama of Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans, the Vercors and the plain of the Royans from the viewpoint of the Belvedere. Depart from Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans near the Tourist Office/Aqueduct – Espace Royans Vercors (car park). Head towards the Belvédère (panoramic viewpoint) and go along the banks of the Bourne for a moment to find the Four à Chaux crossroads before crossing the main road (caution) to eventually reach the La Châtaigne crossroads. The path then steadily goes up through the undergrowth to La Madelanière, Vanille, and Le Belvédère is close by. After admiring the exceptional scenery, return to Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans allong La Cote 457 mètres, before beginning the descent through the deciduous forest to Tire-Vire. Carry on towards Saint-Nazaire along a varied and pleasant path to reach the Chemin de la Draye crossroads, then follow the yellow and green markers to the car park, the starting point of this wonderful hike. 

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.

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.

This short but pleasant stroll takes you to discover the ruins of the feudal castle of Rochechinard. From the Château, a magnificent panorama over the whole valley of the Royans is offered to you. Departure from Rochechinard (parking du musée du Royans), direction Le Château 3. Take the path that also serves as a support for the route of the Grand Tour du Vercors à pied through Roches Corbières 1 then Les Cartelats 2. At the ruins of the castle, after admiring the view over the valley, continue towards Rochechinard museum by a nice little path through the boxwoods to join Les Côtes 4. The Grand Tour du Vercors à pied continues north towards Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans, while the GR of Pays des Monts du Matin arrives from the same village. From there, go down to Bois Savoyard 5 to return to the museum car park, starting point of the walk.

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.

In family and on two wheels, leave to the discovery of the agricultural and forest landscapes of Royans. Departure from the center of Saint-Jean, always follow the mountain bike n ° 7 in green color. Take the direction of Rochechinard until the Hermitage then turn left and join Boissieux passing by La Passerelle. From there, continue south along La Lyonne crossing the crossroads of Tognon, Tallard, Usine de la Plaine, Les Rats and la Freydière then Monnes and les Clefs to Saint-Martin-le-Colonel. Then cross several small hamlets and gradually return to the village of Saint-Jean passing via par la Ferronnière, Les Bodins, la Noyeraie. 

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!)

Meander between meadows and forest by pleasant ways to go without moderation! Departure from the crossroads of Patente, descend to the Fontaine de Bury 1 then the Prairie de Ganasse 2.Continue towards Clos Michet 3 and the Clos Michet car park, before taking the forest road for a few hundred meters.Always follow the beacons of the MTB circuit n ° 19 Blue and mark the yellow and green paint between each directional panel. At the Croisettes 4, the trail sets off again towards the north in the undergrowth to join the Clairière de Patente 5 then Patente.

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.

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.

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..

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.

Located in Chateauneuf sur Isère between Valence and Romans, 'La Belle Histoire' stands out for its authenticity. Discover a warm welcome, a magnificent house built of Rhône pebbles, lush natural surroundings and breathtaking scenery!

At 7 min. from the A7 motorway exit, close to the vineyards of Tain l'Hermitage and these sites, you will be welcomed in a friendly atmosphere in this cottage in a part of the house owners, with independent access. This comfortable 37m² studio gîte with closed, fully-equipped kitchen and bathroom with Italian-style shower can accommodate 1 to 4 people. The gîte is on one level and comprises a living room with a relaxation area (sofa bed) and a sleeping area (1×160). Linen provided. Park shared with the owners, another gîte and chambre d'hôtes, offering various rest areas, swimming pool, available for outside access. The gîte is equipped with a washing machine. Pets are not allowed.

Ground floor: 1 guest room with disabled access, 'Tourisme et Handicap' quality label (4 major types of disability). 1st floor: 4 separate guest rooms with private facilities. Large living room with kitchen area available, overlooking covered swimming pool (6x10m), open April to September. Welcome to the Crozès Hermitage vineyards. Traditional 15th century wine-growing farm, built of Rhône pebbles, renovated and with enclosed inner courtyard. Breakfast features homemade preserves, apricot juice and bread baked in wood-fired oven. Games room, set of boules.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Saint-Nazaire-en-Royans aqueduct, 35 m high and 235 m long, is the emblem of the city. Built between 1873 and 1876, it conducts water via the Bourne canal (which is along the start of the hike) to irrigate the plains of Valencia. In 1878, the work was presented at the Exposition Universelle in Paris as a work of art in hydraulic engineering.Read more

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 ...)

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.

Le Perce Neige is a small bar-brasserie that has kept its brand for over 30 years. Take advantage of the terrace and come and taste the fresh dishes homemade by the Chef.

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.

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.

Located in Chateauneuf sur Isère between Valence and Romans, 'La Belle Histoire' stands out for its authenticity. Discover a warm welcome, a magnificent house built of Rhône pebbles, lush natural surroundings and breathtaking scenery!

At 7 min. from the A7 motorway exit, close to the vineyards of Tain l'Hermitage and these sites, you will be welcomed in a friendly atmosphere in this cottage in a part of the house owners, with independent access. This comfortable 37m² studio gîte with closed, fully-equipped kitchen and bathroom with Italian-style shower can accommodate 1 to 4 people. The gîte is on one level and comprises a living room with a relaxation area (sofa bed) and a sleeping area (1×160). Linen provided. Park shared with the owners, another gîte and chambre d'hôtes, offering various rest areas, swimming pool, available for outside access. The gîte is equipped with a washing machine. Pets are not allowed.

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).

In Crozès-Hermitage wine et Bergeron apricot country, self-contained gîte in converted 'magnanerie' (silkworm farm) near owner's home. Peaceful, open setting. Ground floor: lounge, living room with kitchen area, shower room. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms (double bed) (2 single beds) (2 single beds), shower room, WC. Covered swimming pool (10x5m) open at fixed times. Covered area, private garden. Wood-fired central heating.