Hiking
Discovery of Astronomy in the Vercors Regional Nature Park, near Grenoble
Organized by Nature Vercors
Grenoble, France
3 hrs
From€55
Guided Hike in the Rimets Fossil Valley, Vercors Regional Nature Park, near Grenoble
Discover the historic Vercors on a guided walk through the in the Rimets Fossil Valley: geology, fossils and limestone will tell you all about its history!
Guided Hike in the Rimets Fossil Valley, Vercors Regional Nature Park, near Grenoble
From€27
1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up
1 half day
Everybody welcome
From 6 years-old and up
Practical information
Course of events
- Meeting with the instructor in front of the tourist office in Lans-en-Vercors
- Drive to the hiking area in your own vehicle
- Start of the 2.5 hours hike in the Rimets fossil valley (250 metres of ascent and descent)
- Return to vehicles and end of the tour
Activity requirements
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start of the activity.
A minimum number of 4 participants is required for this activity to take place.
Children under the age of 14 must be accompanied by an adult. A written parental authorisation is required for minors between 14 and 18 years old to take part in this activity.
Special terms
This activity is weather-dependent. If the weather does not allow for the activity to take place, we will contact you to reschedule or receive a full refund.
Please note that the exact duration and itinerary of the activity are also weather-dependent and can be modified if the guide deems it necessary.
Pets are welcome to join this activity on request and must be kept on a lead.
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
- Guide
Excluded
- Transfer
Do not forget to bring
- Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather
- Hiking shoes or trainers
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Snack
- Bottle of water
- Your own car
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Tourist Office of Lans-en-Vercors, 246 Av. Léopold Fabre, 38250 Lans-en-Vercors
Spoken languages:English, French
Cancellation: Moderate
Weather guarantee:Free rescheduling or refund if the activity must be cancelled due to bad weather.
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Discover the historic Vercors on a guided walk through the in the Rimets Fossil Valley: geology, fossils and limestone will tell you all about its history!
At the heart of the Vercors Regional Nature Park lies the exceptional geological site of the Rimets Fossil Valley, a renowned historical site among geologists. With a landscape shaped over several million years, including a limestone massif formed by a warm sea, this valley is a natural area not to be missed when hiking near Grenoble!
Led by a qualified mountain leader, this 2.5 hours guided hike in the Rimets Fossil Valley takes you back in time to discover the rich history of the Vercors Regional Nature Park. From the time of the dinosaurs to modern times, the guide will tell you the story of the valley while explaining its geological formation: it's a hike in the Vercors that's both rewarding and contemplative!
Ideal for a family nature outing with children aged 6 and over, this guided hike in the Rimets Fossil Valley awaits you, just 30 kilometres from Grenoble!
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