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.
SIGHTSEEING
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.
ATTRACTIONS, LEISURES AND ACTIVITES AROUND
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.
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...
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...
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)...
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 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...