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Your dog’s stuff is ready and he’s already getting impatient. What activities, tips and addresses are essential for a perfect stay in the mountains? We tell you everything!

Checklist For a successful stay

🐕 For me:

  • I am tattooed or chipped.
  • My vaccination record is ready (or my dog passport).
  • I go equipped: lead, collar, harness, favourite toys, cosy basket, pad protectors (balms and/or booties).
  • If I’m a category 1 or 2 dog, I’ve got my muzzle (compulsory).

💁‍♂️ For my human:

  • Always keep me on a lead when hiking and doing outdoor activities.
  • Don’t forget my poop bags because I respect the mountains.
  • Watch out for processionary caterpillars, ticks, etc.
  • Have my papers at hand (insurance certificate, licence to keep categorised dogs). Know the regulations for natural areas (we’ll tell you all about them below 🤭).

Tips for a hair-raising walk!

Enjoying the mountains is great, but you need to prepare for it! To ensure your adventure is a pleasant one, it’s important to follow a few simple tips. Whether it’s for you or your companion, a little organisation and vigilance will make all the difference.

Where to go for a walk?

Choose trails that are suitable for your dog and your level of ability. Tourist offices or local guides can tell you which routes are authorised and accessible.

🎒 What equipment do you need?

Water in a water bottle with a collapsible bowl.
Treats to encourage me and keep up my energy.
A good lead, a harness that fits and a first aid kit (with disinfectant, bandages, tick tweezers).

🤚What precautions should I take?

  • Stay on the marked trails: it’s safer for both of us and protects the local flora and fauna.
  • Adjust the pace to my physical condition: start with short walks before increasing the distance.
  • Anticipate encounters: keep your distance from wildlife, herds and guard dogs such as patous. If a herd blocks the path, it’s safer to turn back calmly.
  • Respect other walkers: don’t jump, bark or obstruct their path.

🌿 Protected natural areas

Certain mountain areas are strictly off-limits to dogs, even on a lead, in order to preserve the local wildlife.

  • For example, the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors nature reserve strictly prohibits dogs all year round.
  • Other areas, notably the mountain pastures, may be inadvisable between June and October due to the presence of herds and guard dogs.
  • And in the Espaces Naturels Sensibles (ENS) areas, dogs are permitted but must be kept on a lead, to find out more.

However, the whole of the Massif du Vercors National Park is accessible to you and your pet, as long as you respect the safety rules and the environment.

The Great Odyssey

 The dog event of the year

A Great North adventure not to be missed! Come and cheer on teams of sled dogs (600 in all! 😱 ) and their 65 mushers as they take on the mountains in the typical Vercors landscape. Between sporting competitions and moments of complicity, it’s a real spectacle for lovers of dogs and nature.

Our dog-friendly addresses

Discover a selection of accommodation and restaurants where dogs are allowed. Because a successful holiday also means finding places where your faithful companion will be welcomed with a smile (and sometimes even treats!).

 Other important addresses

Clinique Vétérinaire L'ours du Vercors
Comptoir du village - Gamm Vert