4 good reasons to come to Villard/Corrençon this winter

Already know the Vercors? Experience it intensely in Villard de Lans and Corrençon en Vercors. This winter, take the time to discover or rediscover its villages, its natural setting, its dynamism and its unique warm welcome. Bonus? All just 2 steps from home!

Published on 25 November 2022

1- A natural setting

The Vercors no longer needs to be presented, it needs to be lived, breathed, seen, touched and listened to. Its exceptional nature welcomes you and offers you a pure interlude.

Discover our gentle mountains on this open plateau, inviting you to venture beyond the horizon and awaken your senses. The Vercors offers a wide range of landscapes, from fir and pine forests, steep cliffs and peaks, to wide plains and meadows. Covered in a beautiful white blanket, enjoy the calm of this unspoilt nature and the magnificent scenery that only the Vercors can offer.

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2 - Mountain village life

In the heart of the two villages of Villard de Lans and Corrençon en Vercors, live your stay to the full. From the first rays of sunshine or under the morning snowflakes, the villages awaken to the sound of café terraces and the smoke of teas and hot chocolates. Regulars take their places and thevillage atmosphere settles in.

Then the pace quickens as the day progresses, with families making their way through the villages, skis on their shoulders and sledges behind them.

At the end of the day, the atmosphere becomes gentler, after a good day out in the fresh air. Warm up with a tasty snack, or head straight for the table to sample the local flavours.

Immerse yourself in village life!

3 - Our land and its encounters

Villard is a cheerful family town with a long tradition of hospitality. Corrençon is the most protected, the most intimate, the most human in size, and will seduce you with its natural charm.

Here, the word ” terroir” takes on its full meaning. It takes on its full meaning through the respectful use of the land, considered a true refuge. The Vercors is a land of stories and history. Don’t forget to visit the Maison du Patrimoine to learn more about the history and evolution of our villages.

The people who tell it best are those who initiated and lived through the evolution of our villages. Over a delicious meal or in front of the fireplace, meet these people and their stories, which make up the richness of our region.

Meet history

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4 - Villages where you can't get bored

Spend a few days in Villard/Corrençon and the days will seem almost a little short! With plenty of slopes to ski, new activities to try out and events to enjoy, your days are sure to be full.

For regular skiers and snowboarders, there’s plenty of downhill skiing, Nordic skiing, tobogganing and ice-skating at the ice rink. For others, there’s snowshoeing, swimming, dog sledding, snowman building and much more.

Looking for a change from more “traditional” snow activities? Take part in the activities offered by tourist offices and shopkeepers throughout the day.

On foot, on snowshoes, on skis… there’s no limit to the ways in which you can experience and discover the Vercors for your next holiday.

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