Tourism in Isère in the heart of the Alps

The 5-star campsite in the Alpes A la Rencontre du Soleil is the perfect starting point for your sporting activities and exploring the natural and cultural heritage of Isère.

The most beautiful places of interest to see in Isère

What are the essential visits to make during your holidays in Isère in the heart of the Alps from the campsite?

Start with Bourg-d'Oisans, our charming village which contains a Romanesque church, the Museum of Minerals and the House of the Ecrins National Park, a protected area of ​​almost 1,000 km2 which covers part of the Northern Alps and the Southern Alps. You will also find the Lac du Lauvitel, a mountain lake accessible on foot from the city center by a hiking trail.

Also in Oisans, you can easily visit Besse-en-Oisans, a village of less than 150 inhabitants with stone houses with lauze roofs very well preserved, Clavans-en-Haut-Oisans, another remarkable village in the massif des Grandes Rousses which is distinguished by its beautiful town hall and the Sarenne pass, or even Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans and its remarkable geological formations such as the Cray granite in the Soreiller cirque.

In the surroundings, we also advise you to go through La Berarde, a magnificent hamlet in the heart of the Écrins massif, nested at an altitude of over 1,700 m, and through Vénosc, a famous town in the Deux-Alpes which houses a beautiful sundial. manufactured in 1669.

Do not forget to stroll on the Emparis plateau, a magnificent natural site classified Natura 2000 crossed by countless hiking trails and characterized both by the beauty of its landscapes and its great biodiversity. A word of advice, you must absolutely taste the delicious ravioli from Mizoën, one of the towns on the plateau.

Two other places of interest are worth a detour, namely the Château de Vizille, former castle of the Duke of Lesdiguières with rose garden and animal park in an area of ​​100 hectares, and the Alpin garden of Lautaret, botanical garden at more than 2,000 m altitude in the town of Villar-d'Arêne, a haven of peace ideal for recharging one's batteries after hiking or mountain biking.

Finally, the most athletic among you will certainly take the direction of Alpe d'Huez, a famous winter sports resort in the Alps known worldwide for its pass which has become a legend in the Tour de France, where the House is located. of the heritage of Oisans!

The best activities to do in the Alps

Discover the Alps and a wide variety of activities for your holidays. Breathtaking landscapes, sporting activities, contact with nature or sporting events, the A la Rencontre du Soleil campsite will be the ideal starting point for practicing your favorite leisure activities, winter and summer. Mountains and lakes are available to you for your hikes or mountain biking. Nature lovers will be delighted by the privileged contact with the surrounding fauna and scent. The most athletic will find their happiness, whatever the season, in the wide choice of activities that will be offered to them. As a family, you will have the opportunity to introduce your children to the sweetness of life in the heart of the Alps, to share unforgettable moments.