Lake Monteynard-Avignonet lies between the two territories, the Trièves and Matheysine. Located 25 km from Grenoble, this artificial water reservoir with its imposing dam is an oasis for surfing and sailing activities (kitesurfing, windsurfing, wingfoil, sailing dinghies...). Its...

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Giono, bard of the Trièves Jean Giono fell under the spell of the magical landscapes of the Trièves, where he regularly went on holiday and drew inspiration for many of his writings. Take a leap into the past and discover the marvellous history behind this renowned writer in France,...

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Gresse en Vercors village is set amidst splendid landscapes, at the foot of the Grand-Veymont with a beautiful view of Mont Aiguille, the famous summit of the Vercors mountain ranges. A family ski station in Isère in the Trièves, Gresse-en-Vercors is also the highest village in the...

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Terre Vivante, in the heart of the Trièves, has been campaigning for more than 40 years for the practice of  daily ecology. This  is a unique place where wilderness and cultivated areas are combined in a 50-hectare forest estate at an altitude of 750 m. Terre...

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The Obiou, or La Grande Tête de l'Obiou, at 2789 metres altitude, is the highest point of the Dévoluy mountain range. With the Grand Ferrand (2758 metres), they form a chain dominating the Trièves plateau, facing the Vercors. Located at the north end of the range, the Grand...

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Admiring it as you pass by, contemplating it from a  distance or looking up from the foot of its imposing mass, you simply cannot ignore the Mont Aiguille! Learn about the history of this limestone monument, a pinnacle of stone that detached eons ago from the Vercors mountain range,...

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The Trièves Museum is nestled in small streets in the heart of the historic village of Mens. A real country museum, formerly a soldiers garrison, which traces the history of the local population and the communities that make up the Trièves' landscape. the trièves museum...

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This is an unforgettable hike ! The Lake Monteynard-Avignonet Himalayan footbridges hike is a great experience. As you hike this lovely trail around Lake Monteynard-Avignonet and its turquoise waters, you'll discover two Himalayan footbridges spanning the Drac and Ebron...

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Mens en Trièves is a small town at the foot of the Châtel mountain (also known as Bonnet de Calvin). The historic centre and its cobbled streets are home to a host of festivals, with street art rubbing shoulders with the more traditional local arts. Discover mens A guided...

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