Lac de La Sitre is considered a hiking destination within La Combe-de-Lancey for anyone who enjoys hiking. Those who choose La Combe-de-Lancey as a travel destination may wish to rent a holiday apartment.
Nature
The area around Lac du Crozet and Combe Mercier at the foot of Col de La Pra is located in the municipality of La Combe-de-Lancey and is part of the Belledonne Sud Natura 2000 area. The municipal territory of La Combe-de-Lancey in Belledonne encompasses all alpine altitude zones: forests, mountain pastures, and rocky peaks.
Culture
La Poya is a remarkable viewpoint in La Combe-de-Lancey.
The Château de La Combe de Lancey dates back to the 13th century, is visible from the valley and the municipal road, and has now been converted into apartments. It overlooks the valley and offers extensive views of the Vercors and Chartreuse. The church of La Combe-de-Lancey was designed in the Berruyer style and dates from 1888.
The Christ en Croix du Mas Lary is one of the crosses that can be discovered in the hamlets of La Combe-de-Lancey. Historic bread ovens are among the old structures in La Combe-de-Lancey that can be discovered during walks.
History
Because of its high-altitude lakes and mountain streams, La Combe-de-Lancey is considered the birthplace of the hydroelectric power industry that emerged in the 19th century, known as “white coal.”
The La Comba Autrafé Museum houses a collection of more than 1,300 objects covering five thematic areas, including extinct crafts, mountain farming, the history of the village, and geology and fauna; it also includes part of the local fauna that lived in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The La Comba Autrafé Museum offers fully guided tours exclusively by prior reservation.
Routes
The Balcons de Belledonne cycling loop is 108 kilometers long in total and passes by the La Comba Autrafé Museum in La Combe-de-Lancey. From the Gîte d’Alpage Le Pré du Mollard, a hike to Lac du Crozet is accessible, with a walking time of 3 hours and 10 minutes.
