Gresse-en-Vercors

Gresse-en-Vercors

Travel guide and tourist information

Travel guide and tourist information

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Town	Gresse-en-Vercors
Insee code	38186
Postcode	38650
Latitude	44.9013040
Longitude	5.5661920
Altitude	From 960 to 2341 meters
Surface	81.13 km²
Population	380 inhabitants
Density	4 inhabitants/km²		CLOSEST TOWNS
Chief town	Grenoble (at 52 km, 43 min)		Saint-Michel-les-Portes at 4.3 km
Department	Isère		Monestier-de-Clermont at 5.7 km
Region	Rhône-Alpes		Search another town

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Located on the East Balcony of Vercors, Gresse-en-Vercors was a village resort summer winter delight you by its unique setting. Largest municipality in the Regional Natural Park of Vercors in the heart of the Highlands Reserve, offers panoramic views that will not end up surprising you. Ideal for families, its many activities make everyone happy.

You will be able to admire the Grand Veymont (highest point of the Vercors located 2341 m above sea level) or the majestic Mont Aiguille, birthplace of mountaineering.

Go through the village, climb the peaks and you will discover, beyond the hills Trièves, breathtaking views of the Alps, Mont Blanc to the Ecrins.

Village of 380 inhabitants at the foot of the French Dolomites, Gresse-en-Vercors holds everything that nature has to offer us beautiful. Rivers, pastures and forests are a natural protected area ideal for relaxation.

Ski resort since 1965?? Indeed, at the autumn 1965, under the leadership of Mayor of the time, Mr Emile Mouttet ski resort was opened. The first pre-season preparations were put in place on the area of the City, the historic site of Alpine ski Gresse. The first ski lifts were installed, tourist homes were built, and gradually expands to the station to be 19 ski slopes, 40 km cross-country skiing, and approximately 2500 tourist beds. From a "village" to a "station" to become a true "resort village" in 40 years a great collective adventure.

Cradle of Resistance: In 1943, the organized resistance in the Vercors. At the heart of forests, scrub a dozen exist. In early 1944, they gather 400-500 civilians and military, often very young, fueled by a population generally favorable and supplied with arms by parachute allies. The inhabitants of Gresse-en-Vercors participated in these operations, including the battle of the No Town, No Berrièves and Pas de l'Aiguille. Thirty-resistant "Gressot" are commemorated on the two monuments located in the village and the city of Gresse-en-Vercors.

A Gresse-en-Vercors there is something for all tastes. You can practice skiing, snowshoeing, sledding, hiking, snowboarding, Nordic walking, dog sledding, shooting, archery, laser biathlon, mountain climbing, making the Via corda , canyoning, mountain biking ... And many other activities.

• February: The Grand Tour Veymont, ski mountaineering part of Grenoble 3 Massive challenge.
• In June: Flora the balcony. Weekend floral and nature awareness and flora. Explore different ways of using plants. Program: conferences, exhibitions, hiking, aperitif tasting menus herbal in restaurants, visit hives at night, show ...
• In August: Feast of the pasture, transhumance discovery in a friendly atmosphere. Meeting with producers and artisans from all over France.

• The Domaine de Vizille Vizille:

• Castle of the 17th century, the French Revolution museum, zoo, castle gardens, pony rides, train.
• Open all year, every day from 10h to 18h except Tuesday.
• Tel: +33 4 76 68 07 35.
• 45 minutes from Gresse.

• Boat cruise on Lake Monteynard-Avignonet to Treffort.
• The garden railway in pussy:

• Reconstruction of the main monuments of the region in one of the largest networks of trains outdoor garden in Europe.
• Tel: +33 4 76 38 54 55.
• At 1:15 Gresse.

• The Magic of Automata, Lans-en-Vercors

• Fairy scenes in sound and light show.
• Tel: +33 4 76 95 40 14.
• At 1:15 Gresse.

• Living Earth at Mens:

• Discovery Centre ecology practice.
• Open from April to October.
• Tel: +33 4 76 34 80 80. Email: info@terrevivante.org
• 40 minutes from Gresse-en-Vercors.

• Workshop Gilioli (museum) in Saint-Martin-de-la-Cluze:

• One of the most prominent representatives of abstract sculpture postwar.
• Tel: +33 4 38 92 00 96.
• 30 min Gresse.

• Space Giono in Lalley:

• Permanent exhibition of the work of the writer Jean Giono.
• Open all year round on Fridays and Saturdays and in the summer on Tuesdays, Thursdays and weekends from 16h to 19h.
• Tel. : +33 4 76 34 78 23.
• 35 minutes from Gresse.

• Image Mine, La Motte-d'Aveillans:

• Relive the fascinating adventure of mine and "miners".
• Open from 1 January to 25 December, from 10h to 17h.
• Tel: +33 4 76 30 68 74.
• 1h Gresse.

• The tanks Sassenage Sassenage:

• Resurgence of the famous cave Berger. Enter a world of freshness and tranquility. Sound and light show.
• Open from 1 April to 31 October.
• Tel. : +33 4 76 27 55 37.
• 1h Gresse.

• Caves Choranche in Pont-en-Royans

• Walks in the heart of the magical land. Inland lake, stalactites fabulous unique in Europe.
• Open all year.
• Tel: +33 4 76 36 09 88.
• At 1:15 Gresse.

• Matheysin Museum at La Mure:

• History and Heritage Matheysine.
• Open from May 2 to October 31.
• Tel: +33 4 76 73 57 35.
• 45 minutes from Gresse.

• Museum Trièves at Mens:

• Traces the history of men and territory.
• Open all year.
• Tel: +33 4 76 34 88 28.
• 40 minutes from Gresse.

• Museum of chemistry, Jarrie:

• The exhibition traces the history of the great chemical industry has developed over the past century in the south of Grenoble.
• Open all year.
• Tel: +33 4 76 68 62 18.
• 40 minutes from Gresse.

• Museum Formerly Champ-sur-Drac:

• The museum traces the history of the village and between Drac and Romanche, the southern Grenoble. Special emphasis is given to working with leather.
• Open from 25 February to 1 November Saturday from 15h to 18h.

• Relais du Parc du Vercors:

• At the Col de Arzelier: exhibition on renewable energy. Tel: +33 4 76 72 38 31.
• A Chichilianne: permanent exhibition on the Park. Tel: +33 4 76 34 44 95.

All leisure activities around Gresse-en-Vercors

Entrance to the village under snow		The village of Gresse-en-Vercors
Mont Aiguille		Grand Veymont summer
The Grand Veymont snowy		Snowshoeing
Cross Night		Huskies - Trophy Trièves
Alphorn		Ski runway in Gresse-en-Vercors
Tour Grand Veymont		Game Light on Grand Veymont
Summit trails, views of Mont Aiguille

Thursday 20 June Day Night Min. 2°C - Max. 21°C

Friday 21 June Day Night Min. 3°C - Max. 22°C

Saturday 22 June Day Night Min. 4°C - Max. 22°C

Le Chalet   8.6 Gresse-en-Vercors Le Chalet dresses his beautiful tablecloths tables to welcome you in the heart of the Vercors Natural Regional Park. You will have the privilege of being surrounded by a beautiful mountain... Located in Gresse-en-Vercors 44 € per person

Ferme Bois Barbu Villard-de-Lans Ferme Bois Barbu restaurant, located in Villard de Lans, three kilometers from the Vercors Regional Park invites you to a gourmet break in a mountain of the most charming. Enjoy the... Located 18.2 km from Gresse-en-Vercors 14 € per person

Le Fairway   10   SPECIAL OFFER Villard-de-Lans THE MOUNTAIN, IT YOU WIN! - In this restaurant in the village of Villard de Lans, enjoy mountain specialties, but also original creations of the Chef. Fondue with mushrooms, ravioli... Located 19 km from Gresse-en-Vercors 36 € per person

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Auberge Campagnarde du Goutarou     9.6 Saint-Michel-les-Portes Joelle and Alain welcome you to their hostel Campagnarde the 18th century and offer their rooms and tables and Breakfast. Once installed in your gallery bedroom with exposed beams,... Located 5.5 km from Gresse-en-Vercors 80 € the double room

Les volets bleus     8.9 Percy Between Grenoble and Sisteron, in the heart of Trièves, not far from Mont Aiguille, facing Obiou, Blue Shutters, renovated farmhouse become your cottage during your stay. The evening... Located 12.9 km from Gresse-en-Vercors 65 € the double room

Les Agnelles     9.6 Saint-Jean-d'Hérans Located 40 minutes from Grenoble, the lambs is a 1823 farmhouse nestled in the heart of the hamlet of Villard de Touage, 5 km from Mens. The recent renovation made of bright colors... Located 14.5 km from Gresse-en-Vercors 78 € the double room

All beds & breakfasts around Gresse-en-Vercors

Gites les fagotins 'trièves et vercors'   8.7   SPECIAL OFFER Le Monestier-du-Percy The cottage, the fagotins 'lies at the heart of the hamlet, the emissions from Magistrates' Monestier of Percy, located 50 km south of Grenoble. The town is part of the Natural Park... Located 14.5 km from Gresse-en-Vercors From 380 € to 420 € per week

Balcon de villard de lans Villard-de-Lans Very nice apartment on the 7th floor, near ski, recreation area and trade. Located 16.2 km from Gresse-en-Vercors From 280 € to 850 € per week

Très bel appartement face au Vercors Villard-de-Lans Very nice apartment in family home suitable for six people including two children. Beautiful fully equipped kitchen (fridge-freezer, oven, microwave, dishwasher, coffee maker, toaster)... Located 18.7 km from Gresse-en-Vercors From 690 € to 750 € per week

All vacation rentals around Gresse-en-Vercors

Camping Belle Roche     8.5 Lalley Nestled between the Vercors and the Écrins mountain ranges, the Trièves is a rolling plateau with several mountains of its own, including Mont Aiguille, Obiou, Grand Ferrand and more.... Located 18.2 km from Gresse-en-Vercors From 13 € to 19 € per day

Belvédère de l'Obiou     9.5 Saint-Laurent-en-Beaumont Camping Belvedere of Obiou welcomes you in a natural and friendly setting. Encircled by lakes and uninterrupted views of the mountains. Located 22 km from Gresse-en-Vercors From 14 € to 20.50 € per day

Le Champ-Long     9.7 La Salle-en-Beaumont Quiet campsite with panoramic views south to the door of the National Park Ecrins. 2 pools, restaurant, playground, entertainment, vacation cottages, caravans, mobile homes, rental... Located 23 km from Gresse-en-Vercors 16 € per day

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Hotel le Chalet      8.7 Gresse-en-Vercors Located in Gresse-en-Vercors, this 3-star hotel is next to the cross-country ski slopes and a 10-minute bus ride from the alpine slopes. It offers ski storage facilities, packed lunches... Located in Gresse-en-Vercors Room from 62 €

Hotel Restaurant Ferrat   Clelles Located at the foot of Mont Aiguille, Hotel Restaurant Ferrat offers a heated, swimming pool, a traditional-style restaurant and a large terrace. Guests can enjoy a drink on site or... Located 8.6 km from Gresse-en-Vercors Room from 65 €

Au Gai Soleil du Mont-Aiguille      7.9 Chichilianne Set on the heights of the Vercors Natural Regional Park, this hotel features a library with free Wi-Fi access. It offers guest rooms with a TV and views over the countryside. Each guest... Located 8.8 km from Gresse-en-Vercors Room from 58 €

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