Léoncel: Hotels and Accommodation
Accommodation in Léoncel
In the Grand Echaillon area, Léoncel has a high-quality Nordic ski trail network with 40 km of groomed and marked trails, as well as 30 km of snowshoeing and walking trails. Activities available there include classic cross-country skiing and skating, Nordic ski touring, sledding, snowshoeing and fatbiking. In summer, hiking and mountain biking are also available.
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Winter activities
The Grand Echaillon area is home to the Parcours Aventure Grand Echaillon in the forest and resort complex of the same name. The innovative leisure park does not require a safety harness, is open year-round when weather conditions are suitable, and is accessible to all age groups, including children aged three and over. The Parcours includes two children's courses with eleven play stations at a height of around one metre, two large net areas at heights of three to seven metres, the “Goutte perché” hut, a pirate ship with a lookout at a height of eight metres, and slides.
Nature and Trails
The route through the Forêt de Comblezine is an 8.69 km-long, moderately difficult, marked circular hike starting and ending in Léoncel. It passes through a forest landscape with a wide variety of tree species and wildlife characteristic of the forests of the Vercors. Along the way, the route follows old paths associated with the history of the Cistercian monks of the Abbaye de Léoncel.
The route to the Col de la Bataille is 21.45 km long and is a very difficult, marked circular hike starting and ending in Léoncel. It passes through deep forests, spectacular rocks and alpine meadows, as well as open panoramas over the valleys of the Drôme.
The Gorges du Léoncel form a narrow, wild corridor along the Petite Lyonne, with clearings and very clear water. This corridor leads to the Plateau de Léoncel and the Abbaye de Léoncel.
The natural area also includes the type 1 continental ZNIEFF area “Plateau d’Ambel et Forêt de Lente”, which encompasses the municipality of Léoncel.
Culture and History
The Abbaye de Léoncel in Léoncel can be visited as part of a guided and/or commentary-based tour. The Association des Amis de Léoncel offers cultural events, including conferences on the history of the monastery, trips and concerts.
Geographical Location
The Col des Limouches connects Léoncel with the Rhône Valley and Valence (40 km).
To the higher-level travel overview: Drôme.
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