Grand Echaillon

Ski resort Léoncel, Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes, France

What to expect

The Grand Echaillon is a ski resort located in the Vercors regional natural park, offering a range of outdoor activities for families. In the winter, it features 35 km of groomed and marked cross-country ski trails, 30 km of snowshoeing and walking trails, and a luge run. The resort also offers guided snowshoeing tours and introductory areas for children. In the summer, the Grand Echaillon is a great destination for hiking, with trails such as the Pas du Grand Echaillon, a 5.5 km loop with a positive elevation gain of 276 meters. The trail takes you through a beautiful landscape and offers stunning views. The nearby village of Léoncel is home to a 12th-century Cistercian abbey, which is a notable historical and architectural landmark

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6 snowshoe hikes in the Vercors with the family

6 snowshoe hikes in the Vercors with the family
This family's experience:

Activities: We went on a snowshoeing hike in the Grand Echaillon, a small family-friendly ski resort in the southern Vercors, and explored the snow-covered forest trails

Highlights: The kids loved the snowshoeing and the magical winter scenery. We had a picnic under a frost-covered tree, enjoying the quiet beauty of the winter wonderland ✨