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3.4 ⭐
⛷ Northern Alps

Gresse-en-Vercors

📍 Vercors, Isère
Local costs €€€€€
Illustrative photo
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Ski area overview
9
35%
Green
6
23%
Blue
9
35%
Red
2
8%
Black
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26
Number of runs
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20 km
Skiable runs
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1,205m
Village altitude
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1,776m
Summit
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11
Lifts
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20€
Lift pass / day *
🛒 Cost of living on site
Very affordable (1/10) · SnowFinder index from € (the cheapest) to €€€€€ (the most expensive)
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Practical information

Gresse-en-Vercors is a ski resort in the Northern Alps massif, in the Vercors, Isère. The ski area stretches over 20 km of runs between 1,205 m and 1,776 m, served by 11 lifts. Day lift pass 20€ per adult.

* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.

About Gresse-en-Vercors

Gresse-en-Vercors is a family resort at 1,205 m in the heart of the Vercors massif, below the cliffs of the Grand Veymont (2,341 m). Its 25 km ski area offers relaxed skiing in an exceptional natural setting. An authentic village, far from the usual tourist circuits.

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  • Facing Mont Aiguille, a unique view
  • Small, low-key family ski area
  • Very affordable
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Did you know?
The village-resort is dominated by the Grand Veymont (2,341 m), the highest point of the Vercors massif, whose immense rocky wall closes off the horizon.
It lies at the edge of the Hauts Plateaux du Vercors nature reserve, the largest terrestrial nature reserve in metropolitan France, home to reintroduced ibex and wide open spaces without roads.
Atmosphere & character
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Nature
Wild setting, authenticity, away from the big crowds
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Family
Facilities designed for children, gentle runs
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Village
Mountain charm, well-preserved traditional architecture
Recommended levels
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Beginner
Wide green and blue runs, accessible ski schools
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Intermediate
A good choice of varied blue and red runs
Who is it for?
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Families
Perfect for introducing children to skiing
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Nature lovers
Authenticity and unspoilt surroundings
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Intermediate skiers
A good choice of blue and red runs
Best time to ski
December
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January
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February
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March
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April
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Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability

✍️ Our view of Gresse-en-Vercors

Gresse-en-Vercors is a low-key resort on a modest scale, with 20 km of runs for an intimate skiing experience, far from the bustle of the big resorts. This is where people come for calm, authenticity and no queues at the lifts. Gresse-en-Vercors' family reputation is well earned: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Gresse-en-Vercors' moderate altitude, starting at 1,205 m with a summit at 1,776 m, makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking snow bulletins before setting off is strongly advised. With a day lift pass at just 20€, Gresse-en-Vercors is one of the most affordable destinations in France. For families on a tight budget, or skiers who want to fit in plenty of days without breaking the bank, it is a sincere and often overlooked choice. In short: Gresse-en-Vercors is one of those rare resorts that combines a real village, a genuinely family atmosphere and runs suited to everyone. It's hard to get your stay wrong here.

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❄️ Weather in Gresse-en-Vercors
Current conditions & 5-day forecast
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Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time

❄️ Snow depth right now (resort altitude)
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Avg. this month
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Annual avg.
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📍 Village (1,205 m) vs Summit (1,776 m)
🏘 In the village
Good snow cover from January to March on average.
⛰ At the summit
Conditions vary depending on the winter.
🌨 Snowfall forecast – 5 days
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📊 Snow reliability
Best time to go
January only
Overall reliability
Average ●○○
Base altitude
1,205 m ⚠️
Peak-season snow depth
75 cm avg.

At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.

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