Vercors 



The Vercors, in the Dauphiné, is a range of forest-covered hills between the Rhône valley and the Route d'Hiver des Alpes rising to 2,346m/7,697ft in the Grand Veymont and broken up by deeply indented valleys and gorges. Since 1970 it has been part of a Regional Nature Park which also takes in the surrounding districts of Royans, Diois and Trièves. Between 1942 and 1944 the Vercors was a stronghold of the French Resistance, and during the fighting the villages of St-Nizier, Vassieux and La Chapelle were destroyed.
In 1968 some events in the Winter Olympics were staged in the Vercors (Autrans, St-Nizier, Villard- de-Lans).
There are numerous paths and trails allowing visitors to explore the Vercors either on foot or on horseback. In winter there are excellent facilities for winter sports.
In 1968 some events in the Winter Olympics were staged in the Vercors (Autrans, St-Nizier, Villard- de-Lans).
There are numerous paths and trails allowing visitors to explore the Vercors either on foot or on horseback. In winter there are excellent facilities for winter sports.
Hobbies & Activities category: Region with significant interests
Vercors Tourist Office
Pont-en-Royans
F-26420 La-Chapelle-en-Vercors
France
Pont-en-Royans
F-26420 La-Chapelle-en-Vercors
France
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