The Télécabine de Venosc connects the village of Vénosc, at an altitude of 960 metres, with the centre of the Les Deux Alpes ski resort, at an altitude of 1,650 metres, in less than 7 minutes.
Anyone looking for a holiday apartment in Vénosc should set their accommodation search to this destination.
Nature
Vénosc lies at the foot of the Parc national des Écrins in the Vénéon Valley.
A themed nature trail in Vénosc explains the volcanic origins of the area and covers a basalt flow, the Brèche de Venosc, a rare oak woodland, charcoal, the use of hemp and the local flora.
Culture
The cultural heritage trail highlights chapels, the Château de la Muzelle, the town hall, the school and sundials.
At Alpe de Venosc, the remains of the slate quarries are still visible; the slate quarries operated until the 1960s.
A trail in Vénosc explains the extraction and processing of slate using information panels and accounts from eyewitnesses.
The Church of Saint-Pierre in Vénosc is a Romanesque church dating from the 9th century, which was later altered and extended. It has a Baroque altarpiece from the 17th century. Its bell tower houses the oldest bell found in Oisans, dating from 1622.
The arts and crafts shops and workshops in Vénosc offer demonstrations of their savoir-faire as well as creative workshops.
Activities
The Via ferrata des Perrons begins in Vénosc.
The Via ferrata des Perrons takes 4 hours, has a difficulty rating of D and an elevation gain of 500 metres.
The Via ferrata des Perrons can be reached from the Télécabine de Venosc car park via a 45-minute walk.
The Vénosc mountain bike route in the Les Deux Alpes Bike Park is a technical and fast descent through slate quarry terrain and forest; access is via the Télécabine de Venosc.
The hike to Lac et refuge de la Muzelle begins in Vénosc.
A guided tour of around two hours through the village of Vénosc and its surroundings is offered.
Getting There
Vénosc is accessed via the D1091 departmental road. The tourist information office in Vénosc provides information about hikes, events and cultural tours.
Further destinations: Saint-Alban-Du-Rhône, Morêtel-de-Mailles, Réaumont, Charantonnay, Crémieu, Flachères, Ambel, Vinay.
