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 drop you off right at 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: Roasted vegetable terrine, sauce vierge, Free-range chicken breast, Vercors ravioli, with Bleu du Vercors sauce or grated cheese, Blueberry tartlet. 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 drop you off right at 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: Roasted vegetable terrine, sauce vierge, Free-range chicken breast, Vercors ravioli, with Bleu du Vercors sauce or grated cheese, Blueberry tartlet. 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 fare: €12 for a return ticket and €15 for an unlimited day pass.

Highlights 🎉

New for 2026: Straw bale throwing competition and a demonstration and taster session on bobbin lace-making.
Paddleboarding taster session on the lake,
Sheepdog demonstration,
Alpine horn demonstration and taster session,
Woodcarving demonstration,
Treasure hunt,
Fly-fishing demonstration and taster session on the lake,
Birdhouse-making or woodcraft,
Guided hike with Pied Vert guides,
Introduction to biathlon (laser rifle shooting) by the Villard de Lans Ski School (ESF),
Complimentary drinks and music,
Concert and 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 full of 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: Demonstration and introduction to fly fishing,
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 by “Jess & the Mellowmen”,
from 12 noon to 4 pm: Introduction to biathlon (laser rifle shooting) by the Villard de Lans ESF,
1.30 pm to 4.30 pm: Introduction to coarse fishing,
3.00 pm: Family-friendly show “Akasha” by the theatre company Les Indéformidables. 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 at 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):
€12 for a return ticket and €15 for an all-day unlimited pass
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.
- The most direct route is the Pré des Preys cable car, which will drop you off right at 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 menuis available from the Cuisine & Passion association, subject to booking:
- Roasted vegetable terrine, sauce vierge,
- Free-range chicken breast, Vercors ravioli, with Bleu du Vercors sauce or grated cheese,
- Blueberry tartlet.
- 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 orL’Ours Rouge.