Discovery of Astronomy in the Vercors Regional Nature Park, near Grenoble

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3 hrs
Everybody welcome
From 8 years-old and up
From€55

Come and admire the stars in the natural setting of the Vercors Regional Nature Park and learn about astronomy from an enthusiast!

Come and admire the stars in the natural setting of the Vercors Regional Nature Park and learn about astronomy from an enthusiast!

The Vercors Regional Nature Park is a vast natural area away from the glare of the big cities, making it the ideal place for stargazing near Grenoble. Starting before sunset, you will head off into the Vercors mountain range for a walk on the theme of astronomy, a field in which the mountain guide accompanying you is passionate.

For 2.5 to 3 hours, you will have the pleasure of walking through the Vercors at night and admiring the exceptionally clear starry sky near Grenoble. Your guide will not only introduce you to astronomy, but will also tell you a few myths that will have young and old alike dreaming.

Whether you are interested in the stars, planets and constellations, or simply looking for an outing like no other near Grenoble, this astronomy discovery walk in the Vercors Regional Nature Park will delight everyone!

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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 to 3 hours outing in the Vercors Nature Regional Park (100 metres of ascent and descent)

- Return to vehicles and end of the outing

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.

Once your booking is completed, please contact the instructor to confirm the meet-up time for your 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 allowed on this activity on request and must be kept on a lead.

Meeting point:
Tourist Office of Lans-en-Vercors, 246 Av. Léopold Fabre, 38250 Lans-en-Vercors
Spoken languages:English, French
Included
  • Guide
Excluded
  • Transfer
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable clothes adapted to the weather
  • Hiking shoes or trainers
  • Snack
  • Bottle of water
  • Your own car

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