What colours does it come in?

The violet lives up to its name! However, this beautiful pansy can have yellow, white or even two-tone petals!

Where can you see violets?

Renowned for its relaxing properties, violets can be seen (and not picked!) in sub-alpine meadows. On the way to the Col Vert , for example!

What are its characteristics?

Lila or white, the Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus ) has 6 petals and measures between 5 and 10cm.

Where can you see Crocus in the Vercors?

The Crocus can be seen in the gardens of Villard-de-Lans as well as on the Hauts-Plateaux! It’s impossible to miss these carpets of flowers as soon as the snow melts ❄️

Although the status of the Southern Tulip is not worrying, it remains under serious threat from picking, uprooting and trampling. Because flora is more beautiful in its environment, let’s leave it in the meadows and stay on the paths.

Distribution in the Vercors

You can spot this rare pearl all the way from the Hauts Plateaux to the Trièves and the Diois!

What are its characteristics?

The stem of the Martagon Lily can measure between 50cm and 1m in height! It has 6 pink petals speckled with purple,

Where can you see Martagon lilies in France?

Impossible to miss! It’s the flower of summer and can be found everywhere along our roadsides😉

What colours does it come in?

The violet lives up to its name! However, this beautiful pansy can have yellow, white or even two-tone petals!

Where can you see violets?

Renowned for its relaxing properties, violets can be seen (and not picked!) in sub-alpine meadows. On the way to the Col Vert , for example!

What are its characteristics?

Lila or white, the Spring Crocus (Crocus vernus ) has 6 petals and measures between 5 and 10cm.

Where can you see Crocus in the Vercors?

The Crocus can be seen in the gardens of Villard-de-Lans as well as on the Hauts-Plateaux! It’s impossible to miss these carpets of flowers as soon as the snow melts ❄️

Although the status of the Southern Tulip is not worrying, it remains under serious threat from picking, uprooting and trampling. Because flora is more beautiful in its environment, let’s leave it in the meadows and stay on the paths.

Distribution in the Vercors

You can spot this rare pearl all the way from the Hauts Plateaux to the Trièves and the Diois!

What are its characteristics?

The stem of the Martagon Lily can measure between 50cm and 1m in height! It has 6 pink petals speckled with purple,

Where can you see Martagon lilies in France?

Impossible to miss! It’s the flower of summer and can be found everywhere along our roadsides😉

The flora of our mountains

The magnificent nature that surrounds us is full of life. Here’s a small selection of the flowers that inhabit our Vercors mountains and find out more about these sublime plant creatures.
💡 We’ll even tell you where you can spot them in Villard de Lans and Corrençon.

Published on 16 June 2026

La Violette

This little flower takes its name from the colour of its petals. It’s a charming flower that you’ll find in our mountain pastures from April and May onwards. It loves the sun and isn’t afraid of heights, as it can be found between 1,300 and 2,400 metres! Higher than the summit of Grand Veymont!

Very similar to the Pansy, the Violet is edible and has been used medicinally (for centuries!) for its ability to treat respiratory disorders.

Flowering
What colours does it come in?
Where can you see violets?

Did you know?

Only the position of the petals differentiates violets from pansies!

Le Crocus

Although the Crocus can be found all over France, the Spring Crocus is particularly visible in the Vercors massif. Even before the snow has completely melted, this beautiful flower is one of the first colours of spring!

The alpine meadows are often carpeted with them!

Flowering
What are its characteristics?
Where can you see Crocus in the Vercors?

Did you know?

Don’t be fooled by appearances! The Spring Crocus is easily confused with the Spring Bulbocode (or Colchicum). Just count the stamens: 3 stamens = Crocus; 6 stamens = Bulbocode.

*stamen: stem at the heart of the flower that holds the pollen

The Southern Tulip

The Southern Tulip, a subspecies of the Woodland Tulip, is easy to spot in mountain and sub-alpine meadows. Shortly after spring, its discreet presence is nevertheless one of the most beautiful encounters you can have on the trails. This magnificent flower is fragile and not to be picked!

Flowering
Status
Distribution in the Vercors

Did you know?

You may have seen this silhouette before! Along with the Black Grouse, it is the emblem of the Vercors Regional Nature Park.

Martagon lily

The Martagon Lily covers the entire eastern half of the Vercors plateau! Large and with sublime flowers, it is a must-see in summer and easily identifiable. Next time you go hiking, take a look along the paths and snap your best photos of these almost exotic flowers!

Flowering
What are its characteristics?
Where can you see Martagon lilies in France?

Did you know?

The word “martagon” comes from the Turkish “mârtagân”, which was used to designate a sort of turban, the sides of which rose up like the petals of this flower!

The 4 golden rules Flore

1 – KEEP TO THE PATHS
Not going off-trail helps to preserve the soil and limit erosion. In this way, flowers can grow freely and multiply.

2 – RESPECT THE CONSERVATION AREAS
Alpine pastures are home to a wide variety of flowers. It is therefore very important to respect these sensitive areas.

3 – DON’T PICK THEM
When we see a beautiful flower, let it grow so that it can develop freely. We are free to observe it or take photos of it, but never to pick it.

4 – BE VIGILANT
Let’s avoid crushing the flowers, and be more careful where we step. Don’t forget that flowers are home to many insects.