A region
FOCUSED ON NATURE AND WATER SPORTS
If you love nature, you’ll love being here in the heart of it all. Surrounded by the mountains and with an amazing view of the Dévoluy and Vercors ranges and Mount Aiguille, the campsite sits in the heart of three nature reserves (Vercors, Chartreuse and Ecrins – the biggest nature reserve in France!) at the foot of Lake Monteynard in the centre of a region brimming with local and gastronomic delights!
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Enjoy the pure air, long lake and nature walks through sumptuous landscapes, water sports on one of the most popular lakes in Europe for windsurfing, and delicious specialty foods that have made the region famous (Saint-Marcellin and Beaumont cheeses, Chartreuse liqueur, Gratin Dauphinois, Grenoble walnut and more)!
For those who love history and culture, Grenoble is only 30Â minutes away!
On Himalayan footbridges
Indiana Joneses and other budding adventurers: you'll love this walk! Complete a full or half loop around the lake using the Drac and Ebron Himalayan footbridges, located around 45 m high, and up to 85 m depending on water levels. A 12.5 km walk to enjoy on foot or by bike, with breathtaking landscapes ahead!
And stroll through its parks
Built in the 17th century, the Château de Vizille has been a ducal residence, a fabric printing factory, the birthplace of the French Revolution, a private estate and even a presidential residence between 1925 and 1960. It now houses the Museum of the French Revolution, which you can visit free of charge. Its landscaped and country parks are perfect for beautiful walks.
At Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette
The Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette sanctuary, with its remarkable architecture, welcomes between 150,000 and 200,000 pilgrims each year, making it the second largest pilgrimage site in France after Lourdes. Perched at an altitude of 1,800 m, this sacred place offers exceptional views over the Ecrins massif, lakes, rivers and Dévoluy peaks.
At Mine Image
Ready for an unusual outing? Step back in time and discover how a mine worked inside a real former mine. After an educational film of around twenty minutes explaining the geological context of the mine and its coal, anthracite from the Matheysin plateau, guides will take you down into the galleries and share its history and anecdotes.
At Alpe du Grand Serre
Nature and animal lovers, this hike is for you! Take the Blache chairlift and meet one of the cutest inhabitants of our mountains: marmots. A colony of marmots has settled at Alpe du Grand Serre, and you can observe them up close if you stay discreet.
At Sainte-Luce Farm
Cheese, bread, meat, yoghurt and cured meats: you are in for a treat! At Sainte-Luce Farm, everything is organic and made on site for your enjoyment. The shop also offers products from nearby producers to complete your basket. The farm can also be visited during shop opening hours or by appointment for groups.
At Air Park!
Calling all Tarzans, Janes and little monkeys! For thrills and a real nature adventure, head to Air Park treetop adventure course. You will move high above the ground between forest, lake and river on fun and sporty courses designed for everyone, from 4 to 104 years old. The zip lines above the river are simply magical!
With the Little Train of La Mure
After years of closure, our little train is back! Take a moment to enjoy a journey through breathtaking natural landscapes and discover the history of Matheysine.