In the center of Bourg-d’Oisans, the Maison de l’Oisans et du Parc national des Écrins brings together the tourist information office and the Écrins National Park visitor center under one roof.
Opening in 2025, the Maison de l’Oisans et du Parc national des Écrins is an essential information center for anyone who wants to explore the Oisans region, plan their activities, and gain a better understanding of the area’s natural and cultural heritage.

? The Oisans Tourisme visitor center provides information on all the villages and resorts in Oisans, as well as on itineraries, activities, lodging, and events in the region. Visitors can also browse and purchase maps and hiking guides.
Interactive exhibits let you immerse yourself in the Oisans Route des Savoir-Faire and learn about its members (artisans, producers, and artists).

? The center also hosts a permanent exhibition dedicated to the Écrins National Park.
Through interactive content, videos, and hands-on exhibits, it presents the park’s history, landscapes, biodiversity, and the challenges associated with preserving natural habitats.
Special attention is given to the Vénéon Valley, the Lauvitel Integral Reserve, and the scientific research conducted there. In particular, the exhibition allows visitors to explore glacial changes, mountain flora and fauna, and the scientific research carried out in the region.

? A gift shop offers publications, maps, books, and souvenirs from the Écrins National Park.

? A lounge area and free Wi-Fi are available to visitors.

The Maison de l’Oisans and Écrins National Park is thus a place for welcoming visitors, providing information, and fostering discovery—helping you plan your stay in Oisans while offering a fresh perspective on the surrounding landscapes and natural environments.

Summer and winter alike, the entire Tourist Office team is on hand to help you make the most of your stay.
The Villard-Reculas Tourist Office welcomes you all year round in the heart of the village. The whole team will help you plan and make the most of your stay, with personalized advice.
The Central Reservations Office, part of the Tourist Office, is at your service to help you find and book accommodation.
Throughout the summer and winter seasons, a weekly entertainment program is offered: free, accessible to all and designed to delight young and old alike! Cultural, sporting and fun events are on the program, making your vacation even more unforgettable.

Services available:

- E-Bike Service: recharge your electrically-assisted bicycle in the square in front of the Tourist Office.
- Bicycle repair kit: a kit is available on loan from the Tourist Office reception desk to repair your bike.
- Wifi: free access
- #Gourde Friendly: we fill your water bottle free of charge

The cross-country skiing centre of the Col d'Ornon Nordic area is located at the gîte Le Chantelouve.
You can rent equipment and purchase cross-country ski passes.
About 1 km from the lower alpine ski resort, the cross-country ski trails can be accessed either from the alpine ski resort itself or from the road.
A network of trails totalling 21 km of varied routes through alder forests and clearings is mapped out and groomed for skating and classic styles. It includes:
A small 1 km beginners' course
A 2 km green loop
A 4 km blue loop
A 7 km red trail
An 8 km black trail

The cross-country skiing centre rents out Nordic ski equipment (classic or skating) as well as sledges and snowshoes.

Period of opening : From 10/12 to 17/03.

Prices : Adult day: 6 €
Child day: 3 €
Student day: 5 €
Adult week: 30 €
Child week: 15 €
Adult season resort: 46 €
Adult season department: 99 €
Child season department: 26 €
Adult season national: 175 €
Child season national: 40 €.
Access : At the gîte Le Chantelouve

the Plateau of Le Fourchu, where sleep a hundred lakes, lies at 2000 meters above sea level. Its endemic flora and fauna readily recall the northern tundra landscapes. The refuge is located in this unique setting; the path accessible for all ages.
Please note: this site has been awarded the Natura 2000 label and is subject to numerous measures to preserve its biodiversity. We therefore invite you to adopt the right reflexes when you come to protect this sensitive area.

The landscape here is reminiscent of the northern tundra, dotted with a myriad of small lakes and frog pools. Some of these lakes contain fossilized tree trunks in their sediments, testifying to the presence of the forest here 6,000 years ago. The entire plateau is classified Natura 2000, the European network of remarkable natural environments.
Come and enjoy the panoramic view of the Oisans mountains from the orientation table 50 m from the refuge.

The Musée des Minéraux has become the Galerie des Trésors Alpins (GALTA). It has undergone a makeover, taking you on a journey through 3 universes: crystals, treasures of the Oisans, an immersive journey to the heart of Alpine fauna and the new "Oisans in the eye of the comics" trail.
The richness of its mineralogical collection and the dynamic staging of the wildlife area make it a wonderful place to discover the natural and cultural heritage of the Oisans.
The museum is a member of the Route des Savoir-Faire de l'Oisans.
Guided tours led by the Centre de Géologie de l'Oisans, the Parc des Écrins and members of the "Club des Cristalliers" are available on reservation in July and August.

The world :

L'OISANS AUX QUATRE SAISONS
A sensory show (images and sounds) that takes visitors on a twenty-minute audio narrative explaining the life of Oisans wildlife according to the seasons and their layering in the great landscape. In partnership with the Ecrins National Park, the show raises awareness of the need to respect natural spaces and the animals that frequent them. This immersive show was created with the help of Jean-Marc Rochette, a comic strip artist who is very involved in the Oisans region. As a result, the trail is imbued with a unique poetic and sensory atmosphere. The trail is available in French and English.

CRYSTAL, A TREASURE OF THE OISANS
A brand-new heritage trail showcases the region's most emblematic crystals: Epidote, quartz, axinite, anatase and siderite have all found their home! In an interplay of transparent surfaces, the tour is organized around three themes: geology, local heritage and crystallography. A large part of the exhibition is devoted to crystallographic marvels. We learn how crystals are formed, and the origin of their shape and color.

THE OISANS IN THE EYE OF COMICS
The 8th art makes its entrance to the museum to magnify the Oisans and those who live here. Beautifully illustrated by Clara Debray's drawings and Éric Savoldelli's comic strips, this new tour also features a host of audio-visuals, podcasts and sensory walks.
Structured around five themes, the tour explores the links between man and nature, the fascination of the "great landscape", the adaptations required to cope with the rigours of the territory, and the challenges that drive people to surpass themselves, not forgetting the "great firsts" of the pioneers who left their mark on the Oisans with their sensational adventures.

TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS

Discover our temporary exhibition space all year round.

BOUTIQUE-LIBRAIRIE
As part of the museum's redevelopment, the boutique has been redesigned. More functional, it is now located in the reception hall and features new items bearing the artist's signature and derived from his work. A selection of books, comics, albums, novels and stories invite you to extend your visit on various naturalist themes.
Free access to the store during museum opening hours.