Venosc
summer Adventure in Venosc
Venosc, with warm alpine summers is known for it’s access to some of the best outdoor adventure activities in the French Alps. The Ecrins National Park with it’s spectacular glacial scenery is just on our doorstep ready for hikers and climbers of all abilities.
We have several Via Ferratas nearby which are excellent introductions to climbing on serious terrain, but in a family friendly and accessible way! The routes are cordoned off with steel cables and sometimes with iron stairs, from which you are attached in a harness yourself and you clip into the steel cables so that you can climb in an easier, and above all, safer way. Venosc even has its own climbing wall for lead climbing! Let us know what you’re interested in, and we will be more than happy to help out with equipment rental.
We are in a privileged place where we can ski winter and summer, with guaranteed natural snow on a glacier culminating at an altitude of 3,600 metres, Les 2 Alpes is one of the rare ski areas to stay open in the Summer from June until the end of August. We also have Les 2 Alpes Bike Park that has 2,300 metres of vertical drop, going from altitudes of 3,200 metres to 960 metres – making it one of the largest bike parks in the Alps!
The Oisans region is also famous for his road cycling. The famous Tour de France climb of Alpe D’Huez is only a short ride away, as well as the lesser known but equally challenging and spectacular Cols of Galibier, Croix de Fer, and La Berade.
Venosc also has a swimming pool with slide, mini golf, climbing park and two tennis courts, all in all, there is no time to get bored here!
Winter Sports
With a direct connection via the Telecabine De Venosc to Les 2 Alpes in just 7 minutes, Venosc has the perfect balance of traditional mountain village, and 21st century Mega Ski Resort. Snow sure year-round, with winter and summer skiing, 2 Alpes is a perfect ski resort from families to powder hounds.
Les 2 Alpes, one of the largest snow sure resorts in France, from 1300 to 3600 m altitude, a magnificent glacier and a huge area of groomed runs in the heart of the Ecrins National Park where you can take guide for ski touring in the wilderness. Enjoy yourselves and enjoy skiing, snowboarding, monoskiing, or snowshoeing .
Snow lovers will find themselves amidst a huge variety of 96 ski runs, ranging from those that are perfectly suited for beginners, right through to some very challenging and steep runs like the Diable and Valentine runs. Les deux alpes also has one of the finest snow parks in the french alps. However there is something for everyone! The Girose glacier is actually one of the flattest parts of the resort, so unlike many resorts, anyone can marvel at the views from 3600m! Views of Mont blanc and even the Swiss Matterhorn are possible on clear days!
The resort is linked with La Grave, over the Glacier de Girose, and from Venosc to Alpe D’Huez is just a 25 min drive. You even get 2 free days in Alpe D’Huez with a 6 day pass in Les 2 Alpes!
Ecrins
Wild, untamed and sensational. The rugged beauty of the national park cannot be overstated! A true protected wilderness with wildlife from marmots to Ibex, high alpine lakes and glaciers. It is real gem.
There are endless beautiful hiking trails in the Venosc area. Venosc is located on the edge of the Ecrin National Park and is therefore the perfect base for your hiking holiday. There is something for everyone, there are countless hikes to the beautiful alpine lakes including Lac Lauvitel and Lac de la Muzelle. Hike to one of the refuges from La Berarde or visit the glaciers of Les 2 alpes, or the rugged La Meije glacier. During your stay we are happy to advise you on all possible hiking routes.
We can’t wait to show you round!
