Nestled at 1,250 metres altitude, Gresse-en-Vercors is one of the highest resorts in the Vercors massif. Just 45 minutes from Grenoble, this pretty village dominated by the impressive rocky cliffs of the Vercors offers an exceptional natural setting, at the foot of the Grand Veymont (2,341m) and Mont Aiguille. This family village resort charms with its authenticity, tranquillity and diversity of activities in every season. In winter, it offers a small alpine area suited to all levels and a quality Nordic area. As everywhere in mid-mountain areas, it faces more fluctuating snow cover. In summer, the vast natural spaces invite hiking, mountain biking and the discovery of preserved landscapes.
Gresse en Vercors
Overview
Gresse en Vercors
📏 Altitude: 1200 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 13 km
⛷️ Cross-country skiing: 50 km
🌟 Resort style: Village resort
💰 From 27 €/day (2026-2027)
📅 Open 19 December 2026 to 7 March 2027
Overview of Gresse en Vercors
The village of Gresse-en-Vercors extends at the foot of the Vercors rock faces, offering an unbeatable view of the Grand Veymont. The traditional architecture — with its timber chalets and stone houses — gives the village a rare authentic charm in the mountains. Tourist infrastructure is discreet and well integrated into the landscape. The resort has local shops, restaurants and varied accommodation, ranging from family hotels to tourist residences. A destination of choice for a slower, more territory-connected form of tourism.
Our review — Gresse en Vercors
2.8/5
Ski area — key figures — Gresse en Vercors
- 🌟 Village resort (Isère)
- 📏 1200 m Village altitude (1760 m Top altitude)
- 🎿 27 runs
🚠 11 ski lifts
Average lift age: 44 years
When to visit
Gresse en Vercors in summer
In summer, Gresse-en-Vercors is a good starting point for mountain walks. Marked trails lead to iconic sites such as the Pas du Serpaton, the Rocher du Baconnet and the Mont Aiguille. Activities abound: mountain biking, climbing, horse riding, archery, a pool and astronomy. Nearby, the Lac de Monteynard offers windsurfing and kitesurfing, as well as panoramic walks on the Himalayan rope bridges.
🎯 Things to do in summer:
✅ Road cycling • ✅ Enduro MTB • ✅ Hiking
Gresse en Vercors in winter
In winter, the resort offers a family alpine ski area for all levels, with 27 runs across two sectors: Les Alleyrons and Pierre Blanche. The Nordic ski area offers 50 km of cross-country trails, along with snowshoe routes and toboggan pistes. Original activities are also available, such as ski joering, fat biking, electric scooters on snow and snow tubing.
🎯 Things to do in winter:
✅ Alpine skiing • ✅ Cross-country skiing • ✅ Snowshoeing
Skiing
Below are the 2 ski areas accessible from Gresse en Vercors: Gresse-en-Vercors (alpin), Gresse-en-Vercors (nordique).
Ski area — Gresse-en-Vercors
⛰️ Altitudes: 1250 m – 1760 m
🎿 Alpine skiing: 13 km
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 50 km
💰 Day pass: 27 €
Nestled at 1,250 metres altitude, the Gresse-en-Vercors ski area offers a privileged setting for alpine skiing. As the highest village in the massif, the resort benefits from an exceptional panorama dominated by the impressive Grand Veymont and with unbeatable views of the Mont Aiguille. The alpine ski area extends from 1,250 to 1,750 m altitude across two main sectors — Les Alleyrons and Pierre Blanche — offering a total of 20 kilometres of skiing. 11 ski lifts serve the 27 runs. The ski area stands out for its family character, particularly suited to learning and first-time skiing. Beginners have dedicated secured zones at the ski area base, plus a children’s snow garden managed by the French Ski School for children from age 4. The distribution of runs allows natural progression: 9 green and 7 blue runs are ideal for gentle initiation and improvement. More experienced skiers enjoy 8 red and 3 black runs, including the ungroomed Les Cotilles and Le Grand Brisou for more technical descents. Beyond traditional alpine skiing, the resort offers a beginner-friendly snowpark, two boardercross tracks (Family and Family Expert), an easy mogul piste (Cascade de Oups), a permanent slalom stadium and a small ski jump. For a different and fun sliding experience, the resort also has a snow tubing piste — riding inflatable rings down a purpose-built track, accessible to all.
Cross-country ski area — Gresse-en-Vercors
⛰️ Altitudes: 1220 m – 1420 m
🌲 Cross-country skiing: 50 km
💰 Day pass: 9 €
The Gresse-en-Vercors Nordic ski area offers 50 km of cross-country trails, including 7 km of green runs, 7 km of blue, 23 km of red and 13 km of black. A free discovery loop and a learning area are also available. Marked snowshoe routes allow you to discover the snowy landscapes in complete safety.
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Ski pass prices — Gresse en Vercors
Current lift pass prices for ski areas accessible from Gresse en Vercors.
| Ski area | Day pass | 6-day pass | Season pass | Season (prices) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gresse-en-Vercors (alpin skiing) | 27 € | 135 € | 289 € | 2026-2027 |
| Gresse-en-Vercors (nordique skiing) | 9 € | 44 € | 60 € | N/A |
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