In summary
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Sports
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Duration4 days
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LevelIntermediate
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DestinationIsère / Vercors Massif
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AgeFrom 12 - 90 years
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CO₂-Emissions39.45 kg CO2
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Type of stayIn a group
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Languages🇫🇷French
In a few words
Think you've seen it all that skiing has to offer? Think again! Follow us and let's learn to skate in the heart of the Vercors .
A variation of cross-country skiing, skating is a discipline much appreciated for the gliding sensation it provides. The fresh air caresses our faces, the spruce trees pass by on either side, a feeling of freedom washes over us! We learn the famous skating stride through practical exercises , and improvements are quickly noticeable.
In the afternoon, no frustration! We put on classic cross-country skis to enjoy the winter expanses of the Vercors.
The highlights
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A sporty and relaxing getaway package, easy to fit in at any time this winter.
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3 full days of skiing for progressive and relevant learning
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Accommodation with a wellness area for a relaxing and rejuvenating experience.
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Sport
Level
Cross-country skiing
For those who have cross-country skied before and have mastered various movements and the gliding stride on flat terrain. You are able to ski straight down a gentle slope, perform a snowplow on a gentle slope, and come to a natural stop. You regularly practice an endurance sport.
The expert's opinion
Learning to skate requires a sporting spirit and good physical fitness.
The sessions are structured to break down the skating technique in order to achieve maximum ease and fluidity. When starting out in skating, learning happens in stages. It is therefore necessary to alternate techniques and to make gliding easier by using classic cross-country ski equipment for the other part of the day.
Physical level 2 on a scale of 5:
4 to 5 hours of skiing per day. Hilly route of 15 to 20 km with elevation changes of 300 to 500 m uphill and/or downhill.
You regularly participate in sports (at least once a week). You enjoy varying the pace of your outings. Learning this new technique requires a certain willingness to exert yourself. We recommend maintaining your fitness level to fully enjoy your week's vacation.
Technical Level 2 on a scale of 4: Beginner:
You are already an experienced cross-country skier (or a good downhill skier on red runs) but a beginner in skating. Starting out in skating doesn't always allow for full-day sessions on this technique. Therefore, this program offers a combination of skating and skating (half-day sessions).
In the morning, technical learning sessions take place on stadiums designed to discover all the gestures and steps of skating.
In figures
Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Average duration/day: 4h30
- Average distance/day: 17 km
- Average daily elevation gain: 334 m
- Average daily descent: 334 m
Management
During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Band :
1 supervisor for 6 to 12 people
Languages spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
Supervisor
State-certified instructor, specialist in the region. Lessons are group lessons taught by a specialist instructor.
Program
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Arrival
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast not included
- Lunch not included
- Dinner included
Welcome to the Gîte-hôtel in Méaudre, between 5pm and 7pm. Over a welcome drink, we will present the program for the week and share our first dinner together.
Day 1 -
Méaudret Plain
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 15 km
- Positive elevation gain 300 m
- Negative elevation 300 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Morning = SKATING.
A day in the great outdoors always begins with a hearty mountain breakfast of country bread with homemade organic jams, local honey, farm cheese, and other regional delicacies. After receiving our ski equipment, we head out onto the slopes to reconnect with the snow and glide across the Méaudre plain. This is a chance to practice braking, changing direction, and maintaining balance while skiing.
Establishing the basic movements of the skating stride.
Technique: learning the basic 2-step and the uphill step.
Picnic break.
Afternoon = CLASSIC SKIING.
Top athletes always have several pairs of skis. So do we! We switch skis to more easily cover distance across the Autrans-Méaudre plain and its hillsides.
On return: panoramic sauna. Gourmet dinner.
Day 2 -
Gève Estate
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 17 km
- Positive elevation gain 400 m
- Negative elevation 400 m
- Accommodation Cottage
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner included
Morning = SKATING
The Autrans cross-country ski stadium is ideal for honing your skating skills. Technical session: learning the turning step and the uphill step. At the end of the morning, we'll swap our skating skis for our classic skis to fully enjoy a beautiful ski tour.
Afternoon = CLASSIC SKIING
We reach the renowned Gève ski area – specially designed for cross-country skiing. The varied terrain allows everyone to find their perfect run. After the morning's exertions, the afternoon is mostly downhill, leading to the village of Autrans. In the distance, you can see the ski jumps.
Størvatt Bath: an open-air bath heated by wood. A convivial atmosphere guaranteed under the snowflakes! Dinner.
Day 3 -
Autrans
- Activity Cross-country skiing (skating and classic)
- Duration of the activity 4h30
- Distance 18 km
- Positive elevation gain 300 m
- Negative elevation 300 m
- Breakfast included
- Lunch included
- Dinner not included
Morning = SKATING
Today we're going for it! We're choosing a very gradual slope to start racking up the kilometers skating. Technical session: the one-step stride and a focus on positioning for optimal glide. Picnic break, then we'll change equipment to explore the surrounding area.
Afternoon = CLASSIC SKIING
We put our classic skis back on to explore the more hilly slopes of Autrans. Hey, why not try "La Scandinave" or "Les Toboggans" for a bit of a thrill?
Day 4
Note
INTERNAL TRANSFERS:
Each day, a short transfer (10 to 20 minutes) takes you to the starting point of the hikes.
Our minibus can carry 8 people in addition to the instructor; if your group exceeds this number, we may ask you to use your own vehicle. In this case, you will be reimbursed at the end of your stay.
REMARKS :
The destinations for these outings are given as a guide only. Each week, we vary the activities depending on the weather conditions. We may sometimes need to modify the program slightly: due to organizational issues, the weather, the group's skill level, exceptional circumstances such as a pandemic, etc. Rest assured, these changes are always made in your best interest, for your safety and comfort!
SNOW COVER:
We are, above all, outdoor enthusiasts. If there is a lack of snow, we will still ensure your stay runs smoothly by combining on-piste or off-piste skiing, and if necessary, hiking. We will never cancel or postpone your trip. With or without their blanket of snow, the landscapes of the Vercors remain just as beautiful, and our instructors from the plateau will share the wonders of their region with you in the ambiance of winter light.
There is also a "Week" package of 7 days and 6 nights: ask us for the program!
Accommodation
🏠 Holiday rental - Days 1 to 3
You will be welcomed for the week in a Gîte-hotel (4 ears of corn) located in a charming and friendly country house in the small village of Méaudre.
This renovated former dairy houses 15 cozy rooms offering you the privacy of a hotel and the conviviality of a guesthouse .
The perfect place to relax after a day spent outdoors!
Access
Departure
2195 Route De La Croix Perrin, à Méaudre
Day 1
: 17h00
End of stay
2195 Route De La Croix Perrin, à Méaudre
Day 4
- 17h00
The stay ends on day 4 , in the late afternoon (around 5pm), at the guesthouse-hotel in Méaudre.
You will need to vacate your room after breakfast. However, you will have the option of taking a shower upon your return from hiking.
Go to the starting point
Take the train toGare de Grenoble
Train/TGV to Grenoble then bus to Méaudre.
From Grenoble train station, take the Cars Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regional buses :
Line T64 to Lans-en-Vercors - Tourist Office then line T66 to Méaudre - Village Square.
This service is regular and cannot be booked in advance.
You can only buy your ticket on site :
- on the platform, within the hour before your departure , or by SMS by sending 3Z to 93 222
- at a terminal in the station (click on the "3 zones" option)
- or, as a last resort, directly from the driver ( bring exact change ).
We will pick you up from the bus that leaves Grenoble at 5:00pm and arrives at 6:21pm at Méaudre Place.
Please let us know in advance if you need to take a different bus.
Travel to the place of stay
with parking
available
Méaudre is located at an altitude of 1,000 m. You are in a mountain environment, snow equipment is MANDATORY (snow tires / chains).
From the North - Grenoble : From the A48 towards Grenoble, take exit 14 “St Egrève Sassenage Villard-de-Lans”. In Lans-en-Vercors, follow signs for Autrans. At the bottom of the Col de la Croix Perrin, turn left towards Méaudre and continue for 1 km.
From the South - Valence : From the A49 towards Grenoble, take exit 8 "Aire Royans-Vercors, Villard de Lans". Follow signs for Villard-de-Lans. At the end of the Bourne gorges, turn left towards Méaudre. The gîte is 3 km past the village.
The guesthouse-hotel has free private parking.
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Price details
The price includes
- Loan of ski equipment
- The framework
- Accommodation in a shared triple room (double or twin room available as an option, please request in the special requests section when booking)
- Full board
- Herbal tea after meals
- Free access to the relaxation area
- The tourist tax
The price does not include
- Cross-country ski pass (approximately €14/day)
- Insurance (optional)
- Transportation from the place of residence to the starting point, and back
- Drinks
Options
- Extension Package A - In a triple room : CHF90.25 / unit
- Extension Package A - In a 2-person room : CHF99.75 / unit
- Extension Package A - In a single room : CHF123.50 / unit
- Extension of Package B - In a triple room : CHF171.00 / unit
- Extension of Package B - In a double room : CHF180.50 / unit
- Extension of Package B - In a single room : CHF204.25 / unit
- 30-minute Wellness Massage : CHF63.65 / unit
- 45-minute Wellness Massage : CHF78.85 / unit
- Foot Reflexology 30 min : CHF63.65 / unit
- Foot Reflexology 45 min : CHF78.85 / unit
- Shiatsu 45 min : CHF78.85 / unit
- Flex fare and insurance
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