Leisure
Restaurants:
Three restaurants are located close to the chalet. Several others are located in the surrounding area.
Hiking:
- Several hikes are accessible on foot from the chalet.
- La Bergerie du Jocou: on foot or by car (alt. 1,300 m).
- Le Jocou: on foot from La Bergerie du Jocou (alt. 2,000 m).
- Le Rognon: (alt. 1,700 m) on foot, or by car to the pass then on foot.
- Les Aiguilles de la Jarjatte: by car to La Jarjatte, then on foot from the resort (alt. 2,000 m).
- Lac du Lauzon: by car, then on foot from Les Pierres du Banatier or the Jarjatte valley. Newts can be observed in the lake (alt. 1,930 m).
Donkey rides (ranch in Saint-Martin-de-Clelles, 15 km).
Skiing / Snowshoeing:
La Jarjatte resort (17 km):
- A family-oriented mid-mountain resort. Downhill skiing, cross-country skiing, tobogganing. It has around ten ski lifts. Ski and boot rental. Walks in the Jarjatte valley towards the waterfall.
Gresse-en-Vercors resort (33 km):
- Welcomes holidaymakers coming to ski on its 26 alpine slopes (2 black, 9 red, 6 blue and 9 green runs) and enjoy the pleasures of snow in an unspoiled natural setting. Motorhome welcome area. Toboggan zone, a nursery, a free picnic room, a medical practice and shops. Snow tubing, electric snow scooters and electric-assist fat bikes (mountain biking on snow).
- For cross-country skiing enthusiasts, there are no fewer than 50 km of groomed trails for both classic and skating styles.
Snowshoeing:
- Depending on snow conditions, snowshoe outings are possible from the chalet, from the Col de Lus-la-Croix-Haute pass or from the ski resorts.
- Three pairs of snowshoes are available for free use at the chalet.
Sailing, water sports, swimming:
Lac de Monteynard-Treffort (35 km):
- Sailing activities, cruise boat (the Mira), swimming. Sailboat rental. Paid parking. EDF reservoir.
- Himalayan suspension bridges spanning the Ébron and Drac mountain streams. Dizzying views over the lake — not for the faint-hearted!
Attractions:
- Musée Jean Giono (Lalley, 1 km)
- Ermitage Notre-Dame d'Esparon (9 km). A woodland walk at a historic site.
- Terre Vivante (8.5 km). Ecological centre. Nature discovery, exhibitions, talks.
- Mont Aiguille (16 km), a geological curiosity. Vertical rock faces; climbing possible with equipment and a guide.
- Himalayan suspension bridges (see Lac de Monteynard, 35 km). Two bridges, 220 and 180 metres long, over the Ébron and the Drac.
- Café des Arts (Mens, 17 km). A historic café that has kept its old-world charm, with listed décor.
- Treetop adventure park (Saint-Pierre-des-Portes, 20 km)
- Swimming pool (Lalley campsite, 1 km)
- Bungee jumping (Ponsonnas bridge, 23 km)
Shops:
- Boulangerie de Saint-Maurice-en-Trièves. On the main road at the entrance to the village.
- Épicerie de Lalley (1 km). A Vival grocery store.
- Mens (17 km). All shops: small supermarket, clothing, butcher's, bakery, bar, pharmacy, DIY, gardening, recycling centre, etc.