Straddling the counties of Isère and Hautes-Alpes, Oisans is a mountainous area with an extraordinarily varied, authentic, characterful heritage. Encompassing six valleys and part of the Écrins National Park, the Oisans area boasts 22 mountain-resort villages, two listed, all filled with natural marvels. Artists, stories, traditions, treasures… all have secrets that can be revealed by various activities, adding to holiday-makers’ pleasure here. In these parts, you can easily visit craft studios, discover local know-how, share with farmers and stock up on products ‘‘made in Oisans’’, that you may also taste in delicious mountain dishes prepared by local restaurateurs putting the local terroir to the fore.