Around the ski resort

Take a snowshoe hike to the heights of Villard, and discover the typical architecture of the Vercors. Raise your eyes and take time to look at the farmhouses, which are characterized by the presence of a redentant gable, also known as “sparrow jumps” on their roofs.

📍 Start: Les Clots – Villard de Lans

➡️ Distance: 5.5km

🕐 Time: 1h30

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Top family snowshoe hikes

When the magic of snow falls on fir trees and mountain ranges, there’s only one thing to do: get out in the fresh air and enjoy the fresh snow!

Discover the calm of snow-covered nature, the sound of your footsteps crunching in the snow, the feeling of warmth under your bonnet and the joy of not sinking knee-deep into the snow.

Whether you’re a family, with young children or just want to try out your snowshoes, here are 4 easy routes accessible to all 🙂

Published on 10 January 2025

Around the ski resort

Take a snowshoe hike to the heights of Villard, and discover the typical architecture of the Vercors. Raise your eyes and take time to look at the farmhouses, which are characterized by the presence of a redentant gable, also known as “sparrow jumps” on their roofs.

📍 Start: Les Clots – Villard de Lans

➡️ Distance: 5.5km

🕐 Time: 1h30


Valchevrière

From Bois Barbu, step by step, retrace your steps to Valchevrière, an ancient village symbolizing the Vercors Resistance.

A place of silence and contemplation, it exudes a special atmosphere.

📍 Start: Bois Barbu – Villard de Lans

➡️ Distance: 7.2km

🕐 Time: 2h20


Clariant

A gentle stroll along the mountain golf course and biathlon shooting range, where you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of our champions training. Our tip: if you’re heading out at the end of the day, this hike takes on a fairytale air with the illuminated trail: a 600m-long garland takes you through the forest to the Auberge du Clariant.

📍 Start: Porte nordique des Hauts Plateaux – Corrençon en Vercors

➡️ Distance: 5.9km

🕐 Time: 2h


Auberge de Malaterre

Through forest and fields, follow the path to a beautiful viewpoint over the village. At the Auberge de Malaterre, you’ve reached your destination, a woodcutter’s hut housing a witch who’ll be delighted to tell you all about the wonders of the Dauphiné.

📍 Start: Porte nordique des Hauts Plateaux – Corrençon en Vercors

➡️ Distance: 6.4km

🕐 Time: 2h30

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