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Are you looking for a mountain biking holiday in the Vercors with the spirit of a Vercors crossing?
Grand Angle, the trekking and cycling agency based in the Vercors, offers you a 7-day holiday on a conventional or electric mountain bike!
The Vercors des 4 Montagnes: a thriving, inhabited natural area with abundant natural beauty, perched between Drôme and Isère. It is also home to France’s largest Regional Natural Park, and one of its oldest.
With an average altitude between 1000 and 1400m, a climate that is neither too hot nor too cold, and green mountain scenery, you feel at ease: the air is fresh, and wildlife and plants abound.
The Vercors is also a mountain region that has retained its vitality, with varied and increasingly thriving agriculture. Forestry remains important, and the large farms with their stepped roofs produce honey, meat, milk and cheese, including Bleu du Vercors, which has Protected Designation of Origin status. The small villages in this part of the Vercors in Isère have kept their communities vibrant and are happy to welcome you; each evening, your hotel hosts will cook delicious local specialities using regional produce.
As you explore, you can discover the farms where these foods are produced.
Cycling, and especially electric mountain biking, is the best way to discover this beautiful region of mid-altitude mountains in Isère: the climbs become fun, bringing a wonderful sense of freedom and energy! You can devote your full attention to enjoying nature’s magnificent display and taking little detours to all the farms offering delicious local produce along your route. Treat yourself!
Arrive in Lans en Vercors in Isère. Settle into your hotel. Get familiar with your electric mountain bike. Enjoy your first ride on the Via Vercors, an easy, safe route that helps you get used to your mountain bike, before returning along the old road linking Lans to Villard de Lans.
18.9km by bike; +/- 190m
Half-board at a 3*-star hotel in Lans en Vercors, with a swimming pool.
The protected Via Vercors route takes you to the small village of St Nizier du Moucherotte in Isère, a true balcony overlooking the Alps, with panoramic views from Mont Blanc to the Dévoluy, taking in the peaks of the Vanoise, Chartreuse, Belledonne, Grandes Rousses and Oisans.
Ride across the St Nizier plateau to enjoy the superb views of the Alps and discover the Resistance memorial cemetery, built on the very site of the Battle of St Nizier. Return along the Via Vercors or the forest track through the Bois des Mûres, where you will enjoy an excellent view along the way of a relic of the Olympic Games: the St Nizier ski jump.
Depending on the weather and your preferences, you can visit one of the Vercors farms on the Lans plain: the Ferme de la Grand’Mèche, the Ferme du Pic St Michel or Les Saveurs du Vercors. The first 2 produce cheeses, including Bleu du Vercors AOP, while farm number 3 produces jams, fruit coulis, aperitifs, etc.
26km by bike; +/- 535m; easy rolling terrain
Half board at a 3* hotel in Lans en Vercors, with a swimming pool.
One option is to reach Villard de Lans via the Via Vercors, which follows the former tram route climbing up from Grenoble.
A stop in Villard de Lans gives you the chance to explore the largest town in the Vercors. You then continue to Corrençon, one of the smallest villages in the Isère part of the Vercors, and also one of its prettiest. Corrençon, the gateway to the Vercors high plateaux nature reserve (the largest nature reserve in France), boasts one of the finest mountain golf courses in a magnificent setting, as well as a roller-ski track and a shooting range where elite and amateur biathletes can train. Several farms welcome visitors, including the Chèvrerie des Cabrioles and the Ferme des Perce-Neige, producers of Bleu du Vercors cheese.
In season, you will enjoy discovering the Refuge du Clariant, built entirely from logs and set among the trails and golf course. Meals and afternoon snacks are served throughout the day on its magnificent terrace.
22.7km; +386/-298m easy route, mostly following the Via Vercors, with farm visits.
Dinner and overnight stay at a 3* hotel in Corrençon, with a swimming pool.
A superb loop gives you the chance to discover the exceptional natural landscapes of the Vercors: the Château Julien plateau, the upland meadow of Herbouilly, the little village of Valchevrière, destroyed during the war and now a site of poignant beauty, and finally Bois Barbu, offering a fine panorama of the central Vercors and its cliffs. These are all cross-country skiing areas in winter, lush with vegetation and flowers in summer! Return to Corrençon via the small Liorin pass.
22.7km; +386/-298m easy route, mostly following the Via Vercors, with farm visits.
Dinner and overnight stay at a 3* hotel in Corrençon, with a swimming pool.
Via Bois Barbu, you reach the Bourne gorges before following the smaller Méaudret gorges, a cool haven carved into the limestone. They lead out to the charming rural village of Méaudre and the Via Vercors. In Méaudre, you can visit the Ferme des Colibris, where you can enjoy organic meat, pâtés and saucissons. Explore the farm on a self-guided visit.
You then continue to Autrans, known for its remarkable setting and as the birthplace of cross-country skiing in France. Choose a route across the Autrans-Méaudre plain along the greenway, or through the Claret woods, where the ski jumps offer a view of the village of Autrans.
31.7km; +455/-510m; rolling route with no technical difficulties, mostly following forest tracks and quiet roads.
Dinner and overnight stay at a 3* hotel in Autrans, with a swimming pool.
One of the most beautiful electric mountain bike routes on the Vercors plateau, with 600m of elevation gain along trails, quiet roads and forest tracks that lead you up to the high alpine pastures of La Molière, one of the finest viewpoints over the Alps: no fewer than 7 mountain ranges unfold before you, including Mont Blanc. You can stop for a break at the Refuge de la Robertière: relax to the sound of cowbells and whistling marmots, surrounded by vast alpine meadows dotted with tall yellow gentians… Descend to the village of Lans-en-Vercors: choose between a technical route and an easier one, both offering plenty of fun and panoramic views.
38.8km; +790 / -830m, a varied route with sections of differing difficulty.
Half-board accommodation at a 3*-star hotel in Lans-en-Vercors, with a swimming pool.
Your trip ends after breakfast.
We may occasionally need to change the itinerary shown, either for logistical reasons (accommodation capacity issues, changes in ground conditions, rockfalls, damaged trails, etc.) or because of weather conditions. These changes are always made in your best interests, for your safety and greater comfort!
On dates of your choice, from mid-May to mid-October.
| Price per person | 2 to 3 people | 4 to 5 people | 6 people or more |
|---|---|---|---|
| From 12/05 to 27/06/2026 | 990 € | 950 € | 935 € |
| From 28/06 to 31/08/2026 | 1025 € | 975 € | 955 € |
| From 01/09 to 15/09/2026 | 990 € | 950 € | 935 € |
| From 12/05 to 27/06/2027 | 1030 € | 990 € | 975 € |
| From 28/06 to 31/08/2027 | 1070 € | 1015 € | 995 € |
| From 01/09 to 15/09/2027 | 1030 € | 990 € | 975 € |
Estelle Torterotot
Travel Advisor
Electric bike: easy to moderate
You can easily extend or shorten each day’s ride by choosing alternative routes from the many waymarked trails in the Vercors.
If you bring your own mountain bike without electric assistance, you need to be a strong cyclist.
The terrain is hilly throughout. 200 to 800m of ascent each day. 20 to 40km of cycling per day, on quiet minor roads, tracks and a gravel greenway. No particular technical difficulties.
You only carry a small bag with your picnic lunch and everything you need for the day. Your luggage will be waiting at your hotel each evening: it is transported by the hotelier or by taxi and is limited to one bag per person. Maximum weight: 20 kg.
From 2 people.
7 days, 6 nights, 5 days of cycling.
On a date of your choice from mid-May to mid-October.
High season: from late June to late August.
This is a self-guided tour, without a guide; we provide a digital travel pack that includes access to our smartphone navigation app, a list of your accommodation, any applicable vouchers and all the information you need for your trip to run smoothly.
If you wish, we can send a printed version of the travel pack to your home, including maps, a route guide and a travel pouch, for a supplement of 35 € per pack.
For any printed travel pack requested less than 45 days before departure, and for travellers living abroad, the pack will be available at the first hotel of your trip.
Sharing a twin or double room in 3* hotels with a swimming pool every night.
Room, swimming pool and exterior of Hôtel du Col de l’Arc
Exterior, room and restaurant of Hôtel Le Vernay
Swimming pool, room and spa of Hôtel Les Clarines
Please note: Accommodation photos are for illustration only. Accommodation may change. Depending on availability, we may book other hotels offering an equivalent standard and level of comfort.
In France, more and more hotels and guesthouses are choosing not to have an official classification, including establishments that were still classified a year or two ago. This does not mean their quality has declined—far from it. Many guesthouses offer charming rooms.
If, for example, we indicate a comfort level of “3* or equivalent”: this means that the establishment does not necessarily have an official classification, but offers a level of comfort equivalent to that of a 3* hotel.
Your stay is on a half-board basis, with dinners at the hotel. Lunch is not included. You can easily prepare your own picnic lunches or order them from the hotels.
Please let us know about any food allergies or special dietary requirements when booking; we will do our best to adapt your meals.
On Day 1, in the afternoon, at the hotel in Lans en Vercors.
On Day 7, after breakfast, in Lans en Vercors.
Extra nights are available at the beginning or end of your stay, or along the route.
We recommend extending your stay with an extra night in Autrans. This will give you an additional day on the Vercors plateau to enjoy a self-guided loop through the Autrans-Méaudre mountain biking area, adjusting the difficulty to suit you. We recommend exploring the Gève plateau above the village, an iconic local cross-country skiing area where most trails are also signposted as mountain bike routes.
30 to 50km, with varied terrain and a choice of easier or harder routes, following forest tracks, minor roads and/or cross-country skiing/mountain biking trails.
Bike hire
Electric mountain bikes and full-suspension electric mountain bikes are available to hire:
Electric mountain bike (photo for illustration only)
Repair equipment is always included with your bike hire. You may be asked to pay a deposit when hiring a bike.
If you hire a bike, it will be handed over to you at the first hotel before 14:00 on your arrival day. At the end of the final stage, leave your bike at the last hotel. We will arrange its return.
Covers you against damage to or theft of the bike, with an excess of 100 € per hybrid bike and 200€ per electric bike in the event of theft.
Remember to service your bike before you leave. At the end of the tour, you will need to make your own arrangements for your mountain bike.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport.
Regular Flixbus services connect the airport with Grenoble (approximately 14€).
Getting to Grenoble
From Paris (Gare de Lyon): direct TGV train, approximately 3 hours.
From Lyon: direct TER train, approximately 1 hour 30 minutes.
Then take a regular Transisère coach service to Lans en Vercors. The coach station is next to the SNCF railway station. The same applies for the return journey.
Information: train and bus timetables and bookings, or call 0.820.08.38.38.
Please note: check these timetables before travelling; we cannot accept responsibility for their accuracy.
From Grenoble, Lans en Vercors is easy to reach on the Transisère buses, which run at scheduled intervals.
Route T64 runs between Grenoble and Lans en Vercors (tourist office stop).
Please note: check these timetables before travelling; we cannot accept responsibility for their accuracy.
You can plan your own route.
In Lans en Vercors, you can leave your car in the hotel car park for the duration of your stay.
A number of our trips offer opportunities to swim, either during a day’s route or at the end of the day. It would be a shame to miss out. However, we stress that you alone must decide whether it is appropriate to swim; swimming is therefore your own responsibility and at your own risk.
Since 2012, Grand Angle has been a member of ATR, the leading association for more responsible tourism. We design our trips – on foot, by bike and on snow – to invite everyone to discover the world differently: with curiosity, respect and kindness.
As a member of the board of directors since 2018, we actively help the sector move towards more meaningful practices. In practical terms, we are committed to:
We also share the values of the Traveller’s Ethical Charter, which encourages everyone to take simple steps to protect the places they visit and build positive connections with the people they meet.
Since 2025, Grand Angle has been recognised as a Travelife Partner, an international label that certifies our responsible environmental, ethical and sustainable management practices, both within our company and in our work with partners and the organisation of our trips.
This label, the second level of a demanding international certification scheme, recognises our concrete actions in support of responsible tourism. We are actively working towards the next level, Travelife Certified, in accordance with our sustainable development policy
For cycling
Note: synthetic technical clothing performs very well. New merino wool garments are also available; they perform very well, are comfortable to wear and have the advantage of not developing sweat odours (brands include Icebreaker, Ruka, etc.)!
As a general rule, avoid cotton, which makes you cold when wet.
For your lunchtime picnic
Protection from sun and rain
After exercise
Country: France
Capital: Paris
The Vercors, designated a Regional Natural Park since 1970, is home to France’s largest nature reserve. A land of contrasts and diversity, the Vercors is an exceptional region whose natural surroundings inspire respect. Beneath its wild and inaccessible appearance, this Alpine massif offers exceptional riches, both in its terrain and in the diversity of its wildlife and plant life. From plateaus and vast forests to spectacular cliffs and gorges, the Vercors massif brings together some of the finest scenery nature has to offer. There is more to experiencing the Vercors than admiring its beautiful landscapes: here, the people reflect the generosity of their natural surroundings! Originally welcoming children with asthma to benefit from the altitude and climate, the resorts of the Vercors have maintained this tradition of hospitality. The Vercors offers a real breath of fresh air and oxygen, and is a paradise for children!
A valid passport or identity card; remember to bring your European Health Insurance Card, issued by your social security provider.
Bring your Carte Vitale (French health insurance card) and enough of your usual medication for the duration of your stay.
Vercors Tourisme
Villard de Lans Tourist Office
31 Av. du Général de Gaulle
38250 Villard de Lans
Tel. +334 76951038
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9 am to 12 noon and 2 pm to 6 pm.
Lans en Vercors Tourist Office
Lans en Vercors Tourist Office
246 avenue Léopold Fabre
38250 Lans en Vercors
Tel. +334 76954262
https://www.vercors-experience.com/lans-en-vercors.html
Opening hours:
In season: Monday to Saturday, 9am to noon and 2pm to 5:45pm; Sunday, 9am to noon (outside school holidays) / 9am to noon and 2pm to 5pm (during school holidays); public holidays, 9am to noon and 2pm to 5pm.
Off-season: Tuesday to Saturday, 9am to noon and 2pm to 5:45pm.
Autrans-Méaudre Tourist Office
http://autrans-meaudre.com/
Autrans Tourist Office
49 route du Vercors
38880 Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors
Tel. +334 76953070
Méaudre Tourist Office
238 Pl. Locmaria
38112 Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors
Tel. +334 76952068
Dialling code for calling France from abroad: 0033.
No time difference. GMT +1.
Angle walking guide), is a very comprehensive book on the natural and cultural heritage of the Vercors!
a series entitled Jadis, au Pays des Quatre Montagnes: discover the everyday life and
stories of a past that is not so distant in time, yet so very different
4,7 · 9 reviews
Jean-François 8/15/26
— The organization was excellent, and we received a very warm welcome at the hotels. The route is beautiful, but it lacks challenge and mountain biking sections.
Laurent 8/25/26
— A very beautiful tour—a wonderful way to explore the Vercors—with lovely routes, though sometimes a bit technically challenging compared to the “easy to moderate” difficulty level indicated, especially on days 2, 4, and 6. We discovered a beautiful region with very well-chosen hotels (staying two nights at the same hotel was very pleasant) and the dining was perfect as well. In short, we had a wonderful time.
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— Reply from the team
Armel 8/16/26
— A truly beautiful route. The Vercors in all its splendor and diversity. The progression in difficulty—both in terms of effort and technique—is perfect, and the accommodations, featuring a pool and excellent dining, are top-notch. The e-MTBs are of very high quality. The only minor suggestion for the app: include an alternative route at the exit from Valchivière, as the pedestrian path leading uphill is a bit tricky—it’s only 200 meters long in total, so it’s a very minor issue.
Anne 12/27/25
— The concept of a touring trip with at least 2 nights in each hotel is perfect! Of course, transporting luggage has a cost, but the service provided means you're comfortable on the bike and don't have to worry about logistics! The hotels are well chosen, with a special mention for Corrençon en Vercors. The swimming pool is a great place to relax after a day's mountain biking.
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— Reply from the team
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