Villard-de-Lans
Vercors, IsèreSee it on the map
About Villard-de-Lans
Villard-de-Lans sits on the Vercors plateau, the limestone massif above Grenoble, and it is a different kind of mountain from the high Alps: gentler, more wooded, and with one of the largest cross-country networks in France spread across the plateau.
The alpine area is linked with Corrençon-en-Vercors and is squarely family terrain.
Last reviewed 14 September 2026
Best suited to
- Families
- Beginners
- Cross-country
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Where lessons start
Gentle, sheltered and unhurried — a good first-week choice, with the nordic trails as a genuine alternative for anyone who does not take to downhill.
Getting there
Grenoble is around 45 minutes up onto the plateau.
Qualifications required in France
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Is Villard-de-Lans good for cross-country skiing?
One of the best places in France for it. The Vercors plateau carries one of the country's largest nordic networks, and the alpine area, linked with Corrençon-en-Vercors, is gentle, sheltered family terrain. Grenoble is around 45 minutes away.
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