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 Vercors! At an altitude of 1,200 metres, this station offers downhill, Nordic and alpine touring skiing as well as snowshoeing. In winter you can enjoy a variety of snow activities and all year roundoutdoor activities in pure mountain air, and all this only 30 minutes from Grenoble. Definitely a place to recharge!
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Gresse en Vercors ski station
Downhill skiing in Gresse en vercors
From nursery slopes to play areas, the ski area of Gresse-en-Vercors is family orientated and offers you the opportunity to enjoy downhill skiing. From 1250 meters to 1750 meters in altitude, the slopes await you! 9 green runs, 6 blue runs, 8 red runs, 3 black runs, 3 BoarderCross family runs, and 1 magic carpet lift which allows the youngest skiers to start out gently.
The snow on the slopes during the season is guaranteed by snow cannons if the snowfall is not sufficient. Check out the snow cover in Gresse-en-Vercors via this webcam.
The Nordic domain of Gresse en Vercors
For Nordic skiing, you can ski along 48 kilometers of runs (2 green, 1 blue, 3 red, 1 black), between the village itself and the ski station, passing through beautiful nature reserves. In a stunning setting typical of the Vercors mountain ranges, these Nordic ski trails will challenge you, whatever your level (accomplished sportsman, beginner, or family outing enthusiast).
A multitude of activities in winter!
In Gresse en Vercors, you can also go sledding, snowshoeing or ski touring on the signposted trails…
La barrière orientale du Vercors offre de très belles pentes pour s’initier au ski de randonnée : large alpage, forêt de hêtres clairsemée ou sommets pointus, profitez de mon excellente connaissance du secteur pour découvrir le ski de rando sans stress.
Découverte du ski de randonnée – Marc Vanpé
Saint-Andéol
Initiez vous à la marche nordique (également appelée nordic walking), sport santé par excellence !
Marche Nordique avec les Guides du Mont Aiguille
Saint-Michel-les-Portes
Sorties “Sport Santé” qui se pratiquent avec des bâtons adaptés en pleine nature.
Concept tri-dimensionnel : le rapport à soi-même, le rapport à l’autre, le rapport à la nature
Marche Nordique à Gresse-en-Vercors
Gresse-en-Vercors
Bivouaquer dans la neige entre amis, faire un stage d’initiation au Grand Nord, partager une immersion dans l’hiver en famille ou (juste) profiter pleinement de la neige.
Pulka
Gresse-en-Vercors
Découvrez le snowtubing, une nouvelle activité de glisse pour tous. Installé dans une bouée vous vous élancez sur une piste spécialement aménagée. Une fois terminé qu’une seule envie, recommencer! La montée se fait en tapis roulant, sans effort !
Snowtubing
Gresse-en-Vercors
Les Guides du Mont-Aiguille sont tous passionnés de ski de randonnée: faire découvrir le « ski de rando », transmettre notre savoir sur les techniques, la neige, le terrain ou la gestion du risque d’avalanche, tel est notre métier et notre passion à tous.
Initiation au ski de randonnée
Gresse-en-Vercors
Sortie Fat Bike Electrique sur des parcours exclusifs
Gresse-en-Vercors
En saison hivernale, partez à l’aventure sur deux roues à la conquête de la montagne à travers des circuits enneigés adaptés.
Encadrement avec un guide diplômé.
Sorties Fat Bike – Bureau Montagne de Gresse
Gresse-en-Vercors
Nature in Gresse en Vercors
Walks and hikes
Gresse-en-Vercors is paradise for lovers of walks, trails and hiking. Hike with your family along the ridges of the Pas du Serpaton, stroll the flower or tree-themed paths, or attempt to climb the Grand Veymont, the highest peak in the Vercors!
A hike that allows you to appreciate the majestic cliffs of the Balcon Est du Vercors! It’s not unusual to come across wildlife, notably ibex and marmots. Beware: a few passages may put off hikers sensitive to vertigo.
Les balcons de Gresse
Gresse-en-Vercors
Distance
14.1km
Duration
5h
Elevation
606m
Difficulty Level
Difficult
A pleasant walk from the village of Gresse en Vercors to the Col de l’Allimas and its magnificent view of Mont-Aiguille: ideal for a family picnic!
Le col de l’Allimas
Gresse-en-Vercors
Distance
7.2km
Duration
2h
Elevation
236m
Difficulty Level
Moderate
Start from the resort of Gresse-en-Vercors. This beautiful loop will allow you to discover the source of the famous stream that gave its name to the village, and to observe the Grand Veymont in all its forms.
Les sources de la Gresse
Gresse-en-Vercors
Distance
8.9km
Duration
3h30
Elevation
672m
Difficulty Level
Quite difficult
This hike, close to the village of Gresse-en-Vercors, takes you around the Rocher du Palais and offers sumptuous panoramic views of the cliffs on the eastern Vercors balconies.
Le Ménil
Gresse-en-Vercors
Distance
8.9km
Duration
3h
Elevation
406m
Difficulty Level
Moderate
The highest point in the Vercors massif at 2341m, Grand-Veymont offers magnificent 360° views! It overlooks the village of Gresse en Vercors, Mont-Aiguille and the impressive cliffs of the Balcon Est du Vercors.
Grand-Veymont via Pas de la Ville
Gresse-en-Vercors
Distance
12.24km
Duration
6h
Elevation
1061m
Difficulty Level
Very difficult
A varied walk alternating between forested and open stretches, the Brisou ridge offers magnificent views of Mont-Aiguille and Grand-Veymont. Two picnic tables make for a pleasant break at the summit!
La Crête du Brisou
Gresse-en-Vercors
Distance
8.9km
Duration
4h
Elevation
430m
Difficulty Level
Quite difficult
A short hike to discover the Serpaton mountain pasture with its cows and flowers. A panoramic view awaits you at the summit. The perfect spot for a high-altitude picnic.
Pas du Serpaton
Gresse-en-Vercors
Distance
5.76km
Duration
3h
Elevation
401m
Difficulty Level
Quite difficult
Outdoor activities in all seasons
In Gresse-en-Vercors, from spring to autumn, you can also go mountain biking or FatBike riding, canoeing, try laser biathlon, go and hug trees at Odyssée Verte, take to the skies in a paraglider, or test your nerves on the Tyrolean traverse at the tree surfing adventure park…
Focus : ODYSSEE VERTE
Located in the communal forest of Gresse-en-Vercors, the Fayolles woods, the Odyssée Verte® treetop trail offers a breathtaking view of the eastern balcony of the Vercors.
Embark on an amazing journey during which a tree tells you its story, from its roots to the canopy.
Taking care of yOURSELF
Why not take some time for yourself and enjoy the wellness activities offered in Gresse en Vercors? You can go for a yoga hike, enjoy a spa or a massage…
FAQ
You can find all the details of activities in Gresse-en-Vercors on our website, and events and festivals in our calendar. In summer and winter peak seasons, a welcome booklet is offered to visitors listing all there is to do, you may find this at the tourism office in Gresse-en-Vercors or on request by contacting the Office de Tourisme du Trièves.
Ski pass prices are set annually. You can find all the prices for half-day, full-day, weekly and season ski passes for Gresse en Vercors on the Gresse en Vercors website. ( https://www.gresse-en-vercors.fr/)
Cross-country ski pass prices are also available online.
Grenoble TGV station (three hours from Paris/Gare de Lyon, 1h30 by TER from Lyon or Valence), then a connection to Monestier de Clermont (13 km from Gresse) and shuttle bus thereafter (only during the winter season, on Saturdays from December to March).
Getting here by car:
From the north: RN 75 towards Sisteron or motorway. 40 minutes from Grenoble, 2 hours from Lyon. In Grenoble, take the A480 towards Sisteron. Exit at the Monestier de Clermont toll booth, then take the D8A to Gresse en Vercors.
From the south: motorway to Sisteron then RN75 towards Grenoble, Veynes, Col de Lus la Croix Haute, Monestier de Clermont, Gresse en Vercors. Or take the motorway to Montélimar, Die, Clelles (via the Col de Menée), Monestier de Clermont, Gresse en Vercors.
The mountain pasture festival in Gresse en Vercors traditionally takes place every year over the weekend following 15 August. There are demonstrations, shepherds with their herds and guard dogs, cow fights, entertainment and exhibitions, as well as a farmers’ market.
The village of Gresse en Vercors, perched at an altitude of 1200m, is the highest village in the Vercors.
The Grand-Veymont is the highest peak in the Vercors massif, rising to 2341m. It is located in the Hauts-Plateaux du Vercors nature reserve.
