How do I get to the Pré des Preys lake? 💧

Two cable cars are operating to take you to the Mountain Festival. The most direct route is the Pré des Preys cable car , which will take you straight to the festival. For those who want to stretch their legs, you can take the Cote 2000 cable car and walk back down to the lake. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the walk. For the more adventurous, it’s possible to walk up to the lake from Cote 2000. Allow 1 hour for the walk. Cable car fares : price (to be confirmed)

Where to eat? 🍽️

A regional menu is available from the Cuisine & Passion association, subject to booking: Homemade fresh vegetable medley and devilled eggs, Free-range chicken breast with wild mushroom sauce and creamy polenta, Fromage blanc with raspberry coulis or blueberry tart. Price: €20 To be collected from the Cuisine & Passion stand Payment to be made at the Tourist Office by cheque or in cash. You can also enjoy a meal at one of the three mountain restaurants: Le Pré des Preys , Altitude 2000 or L’Ours Rouge.

How do I get to the Pré des Preys lake? 💧

Two cable cars are operating to take you to the Mountain Festival. The most direct route is the Pré des Preys cable car , which will take you straight to the festival. For those who want to stretch their legs, you can take the Cote 2000 cable car and walk back down to the lake. Allow 15 to 20 minutes for the walk. For the more adventurous, it’s possible to walk up to the lake from Cote 2000. Allow 1 hour for the walk. Cable car fares : price (to be confirmed)

Where to eat? 🍽️

A regional menu is available from the Cuisine & Passion association, subject to booking: Homemade fresh vegetable medley and devilled eggs, Free-range chicken breast with wild mushroom sauce and creamy polenta, Fromage blanc with raspberry coulis or blueberry tart. Price: €20 To be collected from the Cuisine & Passion stand Payment to be made at the Tourist Office by cheque or in cash. You can also enjoy a meal at one of the three mountain restaurants: Le Pré des Preys , Altitude 2000 or L’Ours Rouge.

Mountain festival | Villard de Lans / Corrençon en Vercors Tourist Office

Saturday 15 August 2026

On the programme for this year’s event,

To mark this festive day, the two cable cars – Cote 2000 and Pré des Preys – will be open from 9am to 5pm: day pass (to be confirmed)

Highlights 🎉

New for 2026: straw bale throwing competition, demonstration and taster session in bobbin lace-making

Introductory paddleboarding session on the lake,

Sheepdog demonstration,

Demonstration and taster session on the Alps horn,

Woodcarving demonstration,

Treasure hunt,

Fly-fishing demonstration and taster session on the lake,

Birdhouse-making or woodcraft

Guided walks with Pied Vert guides

Introduction to biathlon (laser rifle shooting) by the Villard de Lans Ski School

Complimentary drinks and music

Concert & fireworks display

Full programme 🎉

9.30 am: Sensory walk led by Pied Vert (booking required / €10 per person). Setting off from Les Glovettes, head to Lac du Pré des Preys and set out to explore your five senses,

9.30 am–4 pm: Woodcarving demonstration and grand raffle

10.00 am – 4.00 pm: Try your luck at winning a hamper filled with Vercors produce by guessing its weight

10.00–16.00: Straw bale throwing competition. Come and pit your skills against the other participants and try to throw the bale as high as possible.

10.30 am / 1.30 pm / 4 pm: Demonstration of herding with a sheepdog. The charity Les Moutons d’Appo works to promote the work of herding dogs. Come and chat to the shepherd and watch a demonstration of sheep and goose herding near the lake.

10.00–12.00: Fly-fishing demonstration and taster session

From 10.00 to 16.45: Introduction to stand-up paddleboarding on Lac du Pré des Preys. 45-minute session, €5 per person

10.00–16.00: Making wooden birdhouses. €15 per workshop per person

10.00 am: Alpine horn demonstration at the foot of the cable car

10.00–16.00: Demonstration and introduction to bobbin lace-making by the lace-makers of La Picouline

11.30 am, 2 pm and 4.30 pm: Alpine horn demonstration and taster session

12 noon: Complimentary aperitif by the lake, with music from “Jess & the Mellowmen”

From 12 noon to 4 pm: Introduction to biathlon (laser rifle shooting) by the Villard de Lans ESF

3.00 pm: Family-friendly show “Akasha” by the theatre company Les Indeformidables. Two circus performers and an actress bring you a visual, funny and touching show.

4.45 pm: Results and prize draws for the various activities

6.00 pm: Demonstration and taster session on the alphorn in the village square in Corrençon-en-Vercors

All activities are free to attend and open to everyone, unless otherwise stated.
➡️ Activities requiring a fee must be paid for on the day in cash or by cheque.

The day continues into the evening in the hamlet of Les Glovettes 🎆

8.30 pm: Disco concert with the band Golden Fever. Grab your sparkliest shoes and get ready to be swept up in the coolest fever ever.

10.00 pm: Fireworks

10.30 pm: The concert resumes

Prices and access
The Mountain Festival takes place on the shores of Lake Pré des Preys.
Access via the Pré des Preys or Cote 2000 cable car (15–20-minute walk): day ticket (to be confirmed)
Raffle ticket = €2
Birdhouse-making or woodcraft workshop = €15
Paddleboarding taster session = €5 per session

📍 Where to park?
Car parks P1 and P2 at the Cote 2000 resort, Villard de Lans.

FAQ

How do I get to the Pré des Preys lake? 💧
Two cable cars are operating to take you to the Mountain Festival.
Cable car fares: price (to be confirmed)
Where to eat? 🍽️
A regional menuis available from the Cuisine & Passion association, subject to booking:
To be collected from the Cuisine & Passion stand
Payment to be made at the Tourist Office by cheque or in cash.
You can also enjoy a meal at one of the three mountain restaurants: Le Pré des Preys, Altitude 2000 orL’Ours Rouge.