5 unusual winter activities
Isère takes mountain adventures to another level with immersive cultural experiences. The following activities are unusual, one-of-a-kind experiences which you’ll only find in Isère. So come along and enjoy!
Hiking-piano experience
Chartreuse
Alexandre Guhéry, the “Ear of the Lynx,” combines his roles as a mountain guide and former pianist into a unique “hiking-piano” experience. He invites visitors to explore the Chartreuse massif through sound, where the crunch of snow and crack of branches create a soothing atmosphere. Depending on the season, Alexandre moves his piano, playing in grand vistas during warmer months and in barns or chalets during winter hikes. In these intimate settings, each performance offers uninterrupted music that envelops the audience. Before each concert, he guides participants to slow down and connect with their surroundings, lowering their heart rates and sharpening their hearing. These experiences focus on connection rather than performance, providing a lovely escape from everyday worries.
Dinner in a cable car in Vaujany
Oisans
Elevate your dining experience and enjoy a culinary adventure in the heart of the mountains. The Enversin gondola offers a comfortable Porsche Design cabin, providing an unforgettable setting for a memorable evening with family and friends. Enjoy breathtaking scenery as you ascend and indulge in a delicious mountain speciality: fondue. Discover Téléca’Dîne in Vaujany!
Go behind the scenes at Les 2 Alpes ski area
Oisans
Spend your morning with the ski patrol to learn how they prepare the slopes, focusing on safety, rescue procedures and avalanche management. Enjoy breakfast at an impressive altitude of 2,600 m at the Toura Restaurant (Tuesdays from 8 am).
Alternatively, spend the afternoon on a piste basher with the snow grooming team (Wednesdays between 1:30 pm and 4:30 pm), with 30-minute sessions available at the resort’s highest point, between 3,200 m to 3,400 m.
Eat a raclette in a van
Vercors
This experience invites you to spend an evening deep in the forest below La Conversaria, inside a converted, heated vintage horse trailer. After a short torchlit walk, guests gather for drinks around a fire pit before tucking into a raclette meal with cheeses and produce from Vercors farms. The evening then turns into an immersive mystery: a ewe from La Crécia has gone missing, and it’s up to everyone gathered to crack the case.
This activity is available as a private booking for groups of 2 to 6 people on Friday and Saturday evenings, starting in November.
Raclette by the open fire
Belledonne
For foodies and melted cheese lovers, the Auberge de Nemoz is the place to be. Enjoy local raclette and charcuterie amid 100% authentic mountain decor. There’s no need to wait; We’ll reserve a table for you for a cosy meal by the log fire in the central fireplace. The warm, friendly atmosphere is perfect after a day in the fresh mountain air. If raclette isn’t your thing, the Auberge also serves delicious trout from its own farm – something for everyone!
The best part? Auberge de Némoz also welcomes overnight guests, offering an experience you won’t want to miss!
