• Snowshoeing adventures: discovering the peaks of the Vercors
  • Snowshoeing adventures: discovering the peaks of the Vercors
  • Snowshoeing adventures: discovering the peaks of the Vercors
  • Snowshoeing adventures: discovering the peaks of the Vercors
  • Snowshoeing adventures: discovering the peaks of the Vercors
  • Snowshoeing adventures: discovering the peaks of the Vercors
Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors / Vercors Massif

Snowshoeing adventures: discovering the peaks of the Vercors

Réf : STZNTS

In summary

  • Sports
    Hiking / Trekking , Snowshoeing
  • Duration
    5 days
  • Level
    Confirmed

    Levels

    Beginner
    For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
    Intermediate
    For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
    Confirmed
    For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
    Advanced
    For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
    Expert
    For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
  • Destination
    Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors / Vercors Massif
  • Age
    From 18 - 70 years
  • CO₂-Emissions
    42 kg CO2
  • Type of stay
    This group trip is perfect for travelers who want to experience a sporting adventure with other enthusiasts and be guided.
    Type of stay
    In a group
  • Languages
    🇫🇷
    French

In a few words

Discover the Vercors in winter! In Autrans , L'Escandille offers unforgettable snowshoe hikes . Between 1,000 and 2,340 meters altitude , explore routes suited to all levels. Accompanied by our passionate guides , admire the panoramas of the Bec de l'Orient , the Moucherotte , and the Molière under a dazzling blanket of snow . Each day promises breathtaking landscapes and total immersion in the wild beauty of the Vercors. Hike through snow-covered forests , along majestic ridges , and through silent valleys where only the crunch of snow accompanies your steps. Discover unspoiled nature, discreet wildlife , and flora slumbering under the frost. Our guides will also bring to life the fascinating history of the Vercors, marked by its role during the French Resistance . After your exertion, relax at L'Escandille: enjoy the sauna , hammam , and indoor pool to recharge. In the evening, enjoy convivial meals , carefully prepared, showcasing local specialties and regional products .

The highlights

  • Relaxation: sauna, hammam and indoor pool after exercise
  • Bec de l'Orient: panoramic view of the Ardèche and the Chartreuse mountains
  • Moucherotte: summit offering a spectacular panorama of Grenoble and the Alps
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Sport

Level

Hiking / Trekking

Confirmed

Levels

Beginner
For those wishing to walk for up to 3 hours with minimal elevation gain (max. 300m) along roads, tracks, trails, or rolling terrain. Suitable for everyone.
Intermediate
For those wishing to hike for 4 to 5 hours a day, covering an elevation gain of around 600m on trails. You hike occasionally and are in good physical condition.
Confirmed
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.
Advanced
For those wishing to undertake multi-day hikes involving over 6 hours of walking and an elevation gain of 700 to 1,200 meters, off-trail or over rugged terrain. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in endurance sports several times a week, hike regularly, and are in excellent physical condition.
Expert
For those who want a challenging hike of 7 to 8 hours per day with over 1200 meters of elevation gain off-trail or on rough terrain. High-altitude sections. You have been practicing high-intensity endurance sports several times a week for several years, and you are training for this event.
For those wishing to hike for up to 6 hours a day and/or cover an elevation gain of 600 to 800 meters, both on and off-trail. High-altitude sections are possible. You engage in a sporting activity once a week, hike regularly, and are in very good physical condition.

In figures

Snowshoes

  • Average duration/day: 7h
  • Average distance/day: 15 km
  • Average daily elevation gain: 567 m
  • Average daily descent: 567 m

Management

During this stay, a supervisor will be present to guide and assist you.
Languages ​​spoken:
🇫🇷
French
Supervisor
The hikes are offered by a state-certified mid-mountain guide (AMM).

Program

Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
  • map

    Welcome and program presentation

    • Accommodation Holiday Villages
    • Breakfast not included
    • Lunch included
    • Dinner included

    Welcome from 4pm . At 7pm , presentation of the program over a friendly aperitif.

    Day 1

Accommodation

🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 4
  • 🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 4
🏨 Holiday village - Days 1 to 4

Discover the Escandille holiday village in Autrans , in the heart of the Vercors Regional Natural Park – a true oasis for hiking and nature lovers. Nestled in an enchanting setting, this holiday club is the perfect retreat to recharge and revitalize. Put on your snowshoes and set off on an adventure through breathtaking landscapes, where majestic mountains meet pristine meadows. Let yourself be captivated by the wild beauty of the Vercors and reconnect with what truly matters.

Access

Departure
931 Route de la Sure, 38880 Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors, France
Day 1 : 09h00
End of stay
931 Route de la Sure, 38880 Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors, France
Day 5 - 10h00

Go to the starting point

Access by train
Take the train toGrenoble

The nearest train station is Grenoble, located approximately 35 km from L'Escandille.

  1. From Paris : take a direct TGV to Grenoble
  2. From Grenoble : at the adjacent bus station, take bus T64 or T66 towards Autrans. Buses run regularly every day of the week. Once in Autrans, L'Escandille is about 1.5 km from the village center.
Access by car
Travel to the place of stay with parking available
  1. From Paris : take the A6 motorway towards Lyon, then the A7 towards Valence. Next, take the A49 towards Grenoble and exit at junction 14 towards Villard-de-Lans. Follow the D531 to Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors.
  2. From Grenoble : take the D531 towards Sassenage, then continue towards Villard-de-Lans and follow the signs for Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors
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Price details

The price includes

  1. Accommodation in a holiday village, in a shared double or twin room
  2. The stay with full board
  3. Supervision by a qualified guide
  4. Transportation to the starting point of the snowshoe hikes
  5. Access to the wellness area and equipment
  6. Free shuttle from Autrans

The price does not include

  1. Transportation to the meeting point
  2. Drinks
  3. Personal expenses
  4. Snowshoe equipment rental
  5. The tourist tax

Options

  1. Flex fare and insurance

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