The Vercors, in all its splendor

The Vercors is a pre-Alpine mountain range and a Regional Natural Park renowned for its unique flora and fauna. Villages to visit, outdoor activities, remarkable landscapes—everything invites you to escape and be amazed.

Hotel Brun is the ideal starting point for exploring the Vercors by car, bike, or motorcycle.

Need information? Want to know more about must-see places? Visit the reception or the tourist office in Saint-Marcellin or Saint-Jean-en-Royans!

The unmissable villages

A medieval town par excellence, a walking tour will lead you to discover all the treasures of the commune: Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye.

At the entrance to the Bourne Gorges, its hanging houses are what make it famous: Pont-en-Royans.

With its rich architectural heritage and its International Shoe Museum, this town is a must-see: Romans-sur-Isère.

Two major sites of the Resistance: the Vassieux-en-Vercors Memorial and the Wall of the Executed in La Chapelle-en-Vercors.

The Palace of Postman Cheval

33 years were needed for this palace to be built. You can visit this must-see attraction in the region and learn more about the extraordinary story of the postman who dedicated all his energy to the construction of this architectural masterpiece, straight from his dreams.

Outdoor activities

In the vicinity of our hotel near Saint-Antoine-l’Abbaye, you can enjoy a wide range of outdoor activities that will delight both young and old.

Swimming, rowing, kayaking, walking, hiking… Take full advantage of everything the Vercors has to offer!

The three walking addresses

The Lente Forest: a state-owned forest, it offers 3,000 hectares and countless marked trails.
The Col de la Bataille: the most iconic hike in the Vercors, awaits you for expeditions on foot or by bike.
The Bourne Gorges: an exceptional route carved directly into the rock that will lead you to discover breathtaking views.

Cycle touring

Numerous cycling routes are available in the Vercors and its surroundings. We particularly recommend the Belle Via, which passes near our establishment.

Many other routes await you; you can discover them in a binder available at the reception of our hotel near Saint-Antoine-l'Abbaye.

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Regional markets and specialties

To discover the region's specialties, we invite you to visit the local markets such as the one in Saint Antoine l'Abbaye on Fridays, the one in Saint-Marcellin on Saturdays, Romans-sur-Isère on Sundays, and the one in Pont-en-Royans on Wednesdays. You might even discover specialties like pognes and ravioles.

Other must-sees

The Vercors is a rich territory just waiting to be discovered. From the Hôtel Brun, you can set off to explore all its wonders: the Petrifying Fountains Garden, the Railway & Musical Garden in Chatte, or even the Pirate Island, Miripili in Saint Antoine l’Abbaye.