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An open route on the mountain. Leave Grenoble by the Saint-Laurent district located in the heart of the historic city to join the Balcons Sud de la Chartreuse road and find yourself in the heart of the massif and exceptional forests. From Grenoble on the right bank, place de la Cimaise, take rue Saint-Laurent to the Casemates then the Quai de l'Isère towards La Tronche. After the town hall, turn left on the D512 and go up towards Sappey-en-Chartreuse. A stopover is essential to enjoy the panorama of the Grenoble area, Vercors, Oisans and Belledonne. At the Col de Vence, on the left take the D57f in the direction of Quaix-en-Chartreuse. After the Col de Clémencière, on the left the D105a towards Quaix-en-Chartreuse and continue until Monta. Take the D105 on the left towards Saint-Égrève and join the cycle path along the Isère for the return to Grenoble.

A gentle start along the Isère which will lead you without difficulty by the Col de la Placette to dominate the hills of Valdaine and the blue waters of Lake Paladru. From Grenoble, from the Quai de France, take the lane on the bank of the Isère right bank to the Veurey Bridge. After the bridge, join Voreppe by taking the Roise footbridge on the right. In the village turn left on the D520 and attack the Col de la Placette (the climb is pleasant thanks to the corridor fitted out for cycle tourists). From the pass, go down to the Demay bridge and turn left towards St-Etienne-de-Crossey, then in the village take the D49 opposite towards St-Nicolas-de-Macherin and Chirens by a small portion of the D1075. At Chirens, turn left towards Clermont and Colletière and take the D50d to reach Paladru and follow the lake towards Charavines. Shortly before Charavines, turn right on the D50e towards Oyeu, then left on the D520e towards Colombe and Rives, and finally left towards Renage. Descend towards Tullins along the Fure, in the village, take the D1092 at the traffic lights on the right, and then shortly after on the left take the D45 in the direction of St-Quentin-sur-Isère. Before the Isère Bridge, find the cycle path on the bank on the left for a return to Grenoble by the opposite route. (Distance about 45 km)

The discovery begins with a splendid view of Grenoble from the Bastille and ends at the Fort du Saint Eynard. This monumental work of art offers an incomparable spectacle of the surrounding mountains. Park in the parking lot of l'Esplanade at La Porte de France in Grenoble. Departure from the top of La Bastille (accessible by cable car). From La Bastille plateau follow the GR9. Go through Mont Jalla and under Mont Rachais and follow the direction of Le Sappey until Col de Vence. Once in Sappey-en-Chartreuse, the route runs between two houses. 200 meters further, take the peaceful road that goes up to Pilonnières. At the crossroads of the Fort du Saint Eynard road, turn left then join the main road (Croix de Saint Bruno). After 200 m, leave it to follow a secondary road which passes at the foot of the ski lifts. From the left, you then come to a large car park located in front of a gîte. From the Col de Vence, follow left for 100 m on the Sappey road. Then turn right onto the path that climbs in regular laces to the Fort du Saint Eynard. Go around the fort to the left along the ditches until you reach the main entrance. The Fort du Saint Eynard is literally one with the rock. We discover a splendid panoramic view of Grenoble, 1000 meters below

Easy but relatively long route to stroll along the banks of the Isère and cross a multitude of small hamlets. A route whose roads crisscross the walnut groves along which one can discover the traditional nut driers. From Grenoble at Porte de France, take the right bank cycle path to Saint-Quentin-sur-Isère. Fork right towards Tullins then left after the highway bridge, direction Poliénas by the small roads pass by les Massons, right Gabinot, Gaberne, left Parisette, right Burilloux, Guiers right Mill, le Guy, le Puits, join the D48a until Poliénas. Return after crossing the D48a, via the Château, les Pautres, Verdemont, les Moiles, le Manguely, les Massons to the Saint-Quentin Bridge. At the entrance of the bridge, find the cycle track on the bank on the left to return to the starting point in Grenoble.

La montée de Saint Nizier - A gateway to the Vercors with a panoramic view of the Grenoble conurbation. The Saint-Nizier climb from Grenoble to the Vercors plateau is famous for its superb panoramic views. As you wind around the bends, you rise above the Grenoble conurbation stretching out at your feet, with Belledonne as your backdrop. The climb is tough, but once you reach Saint-Nizier, the Vercors plateau awaits you. Getting to Villard-de-Lans is a real pleasure. Note that bus line 5110 between Grenoble and Saint-Nizier du-Moucherotte is equipped with bike racks and can save you the long climb...

Over 350 km of groomed mountain bike trails. A one-of-a-kind itinerary, punctuated with single-track trails and perfectly signposted, rolling on the way up and fun (even technical) on the way down: this is the fundamental principle of the Chemins du Soleil. Les Chemins du Soleil offers you the opportunity to discover the Pre-Alps from Valence to Sisteron: From the Rhône Valley to the Provencal Alps (Valence-Gap-Sisteron) Following in the footsteps of the famous Chemins du Soleil mountain bike raid, the "Valence-Gap-Sisteron" takes you through the vineyards of the Diois, beneath the foothills of the Vercors. A short mountain break in Dévoluy takes you to the valleys of Gapençais. Then head south, via a little Provençal mountain-biking paradise: the Buëch region, to Sisteron, gateway to Provence. Between Valence and Gap, the route follows the axis of several valleys, giving it a safer feel. A one-of-a-kind itinerary, punctuated by monotracks and perfectly signposted, rolling on the way up and fun (even technical) on the way down: this is the fundamental principle of the Chemins du Soleil.

Suitable for experienced walkers only, this loop up to the peak of the Chartreuse mountains is an alternative to the simple path to and from the Col de Porte. From Le Sappey Eglise, go to the hamlet of La Charmette (1), follow the signs and yellow markings to Le Habert de Chamechaude. At Jailleres, continue straight on. At Le Bruchet, continue towards Le Habert de Chamechaude. At Le Habert, turn left (2). At the Cabane de Bachasson (3) (the only watering place on the route), follow "Chamechaude". From here, the route to the summit (4) is a round trip. Back at the Bachasson hut, turn right and follow "Col de Porte". At the pass (5), take the yellow, red and white signposted path (GR 9) on the left towards "Le Sappey Église". When the forest track joins the road, follow it for 30 m and turn right down the Chemin des Chartreux (yellow markings). At the last crossroads, follow "Le Sappey l'Eglise" to reach the start (6). Things to see/do near the route: - Musée Arcabas en Chartreuse (13 km from the start): St Hugues church. - Badiane Créations (14 km from start): clothing creations. - Musée de la Grande Chartreuse (15 km from the start): audio-guided tour. For more information and other tour ideas, visit chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf Information / safety : - to make the most of your walks and hikes in complete safety, it's a good idea to adopt a few rules and follow a few tips! Before setting off, follow our recommendations and advice on chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or on request from tourist offices). - A mountain leader is a specialist in mountain fauna and flora, off-trail hiking away from the crowds, local history, alpine and farming traditions, etc. in complete safety! Just ask! Detailed list on chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or at tourist offices). - You hike under your own responsibility. Chartreuse Tourisme and the tourist offices cannot be held responsible for the itineraries proposed. Useful numbers : - Meteo (please consult before setting off): 3250 or www.meteo.fr - Mountain rescue: 112

A loop to admire one of the most beautiful points of view on Grenoble and discover the fort, perched at 1338m, built between 1873 and 1879 to protect the city from aggression since the valley as from the mountain - yet it has never been used! (1) From the car park, you reach the Croix du Rocher, which marks the start of the GR9, towards the Fort du Saint-Eynard. The marked trail (red and white) crosses a small torrent and then joins the acrobatic park, where you take a path that joins the alpine ski slopes. The climb to the ridge is done by these tracks. The GR leaves the track and branches off to the left just before going up on the ridge. (2) End of the difficulties: the rest of the course is relatively flat and straight. After Pas Guiguet, we arrive at the old batteries and then at the fort. For the most beautiful point of view on Grenoble, continue the GR which circumvents the ditch and goes up to a platform offering a clear panorama (3). (4) To make a loop towards the Sappey, return to the end of the old batteries and locate the start of the yellow marked path, which descends through the woods, crosses the road several times and leads back to the hamlet of Pillonières. From there, you reach La Faurie then the path leads back to the Acrobatic Park. To see / to do near the route: • Petits Jardiniers (10 km from the start): cultivation of medicinal plants. • Arcabas en Chartreuse Museum (13 km from the start): Church of St Hugues. • Badiane Créations (14 km from the start): clothing creations. • Musée de la Grande Chartreuse (15 km from the start): audio-guided tour. All the information and other ideas for visits on chartreuse-tourisme.com/rsf Information / security: - you should adopt a few rules and follow a few tips to fully enjoy your walks and hikes in complete safety! Before leaving, follow our recommendations and advice on chartreuse-tourisme.com/conseils-rando-trail (or on request at the tourist offices). - Note: the mountain guide is a specialist in mountain fauna and flora, off-trail hikes away from the crowds, local history, alpine and peasant traditions, etc. safely ! Call on them! Detailed list on chartreuse-tourisme.com/accomp (or in tourist offices)

Easy round trip, ideal for families, from the village of le Sappey en Chartreuse. Departure from the Croix du Rocher, above the car park for the cross-country ski center. Climb the path that passes between the two houses and follow it. At the end, pass an opening in the fence and climb through the meadow, following the markings. Once on the main track, continue up the path opposite until you reach the junction at a place called Monjalat. Then go back down by the path following the GR and down to la Charmette, not far from the starting point.

Loop from the village of Sappey under the cliff of Chamechaude (the highest point of the Chartreuse), the cliff of Roche Rousse. Departure from "La Croix du Rocher", above the parking lot of the cross-country ski center. Climb the way that passes between the two houses and follow it. At the end, pass an opening in the fence and climb through the meadow following the markings. Once on the main track, go up again by the road opposite to the junction at the place called Monjalat. Continue up to Montjalat at the top. Follow on the left by the way that goes into the forest. Enjoy a passage in a clearing to admire the cliffs of Roche Rousse. At the next junction, turn left to pass over the hameau de Churut. Continue to return to Monjalat. Then go down the road following the GR and go down to the Charmette next to the starting point.

In the heart of the French Alps, 8km from Grenoble, Uriage benefits from a temperate climate in a green setting preserved from pollution. The Thermal Center offers the remarkable benefits of a UNIQUE WATER rich in trace elements and minerals. Uriage thermal water is the unique active ingredient used at Établissement Thermal d'Uriage. This water is sulfurated, it contains sodium chloride and isotonic. Its molecular concentration is identical to that of blood serum, ensuring better tolerance of thermal treatments and excellent efficiency of the sulfur and its other elements Thanks to its exceptional composition and natural isotonicity, Uriage Thermal Spring Water treats patients suffering from a wide range of conditions in rheumatology, dermatology, ENT/respiratory tract and oral-lingual mucosal disorders. It also provides specialized care for infants and children...

The museum traces the history, techniques and applications of the chemical industry in southern Grenoble from 1915 to the present day. Self-guided tour, guided tour or audioguide via the Tellnoo app. Located in Jarrie, on the first floor of the town hall, in the heart of the Clos Jouvin municipal park, the museum is set in the preserved environment of the old, cool, vaulted cellars of the manor house. The tour presents the history of chemistry since antiquity, and traces the history, techniques and applications of the chemical industry in southern Grenoble, from 1915 to the present day. Chemistry in the 21st century, omnipresent in our daily lives and essential to meeting the challenges of sustainable development, is more innovative and responsible than ever. The tour route, completely renovated in 2014, is punctuated by new open-access workbenches: build a Volta cell, perform electrolysis or operate a fuel cell! A video consultation area and a library are available to the public. A new mediation and exhibition room allows you to visit the Chemistry Museum according to its programming. Until December 2023, you can discover the interactive exhibition "When chemistry enlightens us". Additional equipment: audioguide with Tellnoo application (application downloadable free of charge from your smartphone).

Les Gorges du Furon, framed by steep limestone cliffs, have been shaped by the torrent which today flows at the bottom of the gorges.

The castle shelters the museum of the French Revolution since 1984. The collections gather pieces of art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures and engravings. On July 21st 1788, the castle of Vizille entered History. The Etats Généraux of the Dauphiné meeting which had been forbade by Grenoble authorities had been thus sheltered by Claude Perrier. Seduced by the liberal ideas, his castle sheltered this meeting. 187 members of the Tiers Etats, 49 clergymen and 159 noblemen deliberated during 16 hours. In demanding the meeting of the Etats généraux this event is considered to have triggered the Revolution. The Salle du jeu de paume which was the witness of this event have burnt during the fire of 1865. Its implantation is now symbolised by a terrace planted with trees at the entrance of the museum. The castle shelters the museum of the French Revolution since 1984. The collections gather pieces of art such as paintings, drawings, sculptures and engravings. One can see figurative piece of art too such as English and French ceramics, tapestries, materials and furniture. But one can also find French and foreign historical pieces such as (stones of the Bastille, swords of the National Guard) dating from the Ancien Régime to the 3rd Republic. The museum recalls the French Revolution as well as the artistic creation and cultural transformations all around Europe, from the times of the Lumières to Romanticism. The museum offers to the public an original approach of this period and its myth through evocative pieces which are replaced in their context. The museum is opened every day except on Tuesdays, from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. And from 1.30 p.m. to 6p.m. from April till October and from 10 a.m to 12.30 p.m and from 1.30 p.m. To 5 p.m from November till March. Closed on public holidays from November till March and on the May 1st . Free entrance and possibility of audio guide .

At 2100 meters, the refuge of La Pra, close to the many clear lakes of the Massif Belledonne, will delight anglers, hikers and families. La Pra is also a wonderful pasture where you can encounter marmots, wild sheep and ibex. The refuge is a stopover on the GR 738 from Chamrousse. The surrounding peaks are often accessible in summer, either on footpaths or "off-track" for those who prefer less frequented areas (Vaudaine, Doménon, Croix de Belledonne sectors), as soon as the snow has disappeared. You are entering a Natura 2000 protected area where swimming in rivers and lakes is strictly prohibited. From the Pré Raymond parking lot, take the forest road, then a path to the left (south-east). A few hairpin bends bring you to an almost level path leading out of the forest. Cross the stream before reaching the dam and Lac du Crozet. Follow the path along the lake and up the Vallon de Mercier to the Col de la Pra. At the col, turn right (south) and descend to the refuge, 5 minutes from the col de la Pra. From Chamrousse, from the parking lot at the foot of the Grande Aiguille, follow the GR de Pays, then pass between the lakes (GR 738). Climb slightly before descending into the combe de l'Echaillon. Turn left onto the path leading to the Oursière waterfalls, then right onto the path leading to Lac David. Climb up to Lac Léama, then on to Lac Longet and Lac Claret. Climb up to the refuge. From the Recoin de Chamrousse, take the GR 738 to Lac Robert. Then follow the same route as the Croix de Chamrousse.

This museum enables visitors to learn more about the industrial heritage of the Romanche valley and local geology. You can also learn more about the development of these activities and the lives of the people involved. The year 2021 marks the 20th anniversary of the Romanche museum and the redevelopment of the 1st floor, which will now be dedicated to Charles Albert Keller, an industrialist who developed hydropower in the Romanche valley. The Espace Keller will present a new museography featuring the current models of the museum and those recently restored. Models that Keller presented at universal or international exhibitions. This museum enables visitors to learn more about the industrial heritage of the Romanche valley and local geology. The natural features, along with mineral resources, hydraulic energy and wood reserves, have led to the development of various types of industry over the centuries: hammers in the Middle Ages, followed by blast furnaces, paper mills and then electrometallurgy and electrochemistry. You can also learn more about the development of these activities and the lives of the people involved. Temporary exhibition entitled " Histoire des papeteries de la vallée de la Romanche". Exposition retraçant l'histoire des papeteries de Rioupéroux à Vizille. The museum is a member of the Route des Savoir-Faire and organizes guided visits by appointment.

LLaurence Chapelon Chain, a mosaicist in Rioupéroux, uses various materials (Briare enamels, mirrors, etc.), which she assembles in colorful compositions on various supports. On wood to make useful objects and on net for patterns to stick (wall, facade, etc.) “Mosaic is an ancient art that has always fascinated me. I’ve chosen to make it my passion and to use the most modern materials. My work as a mosaic designer involves cutting and glueing ceramics on a range of supports, creating coloured and varied patterns. I also glue onto wood and netting for wall mounting for friezes and designs for kitchens, bathrooms or street numbers, etc.” Laurence sells ready-made mosaics or can produce customised items to decorate homes, gardens, conservatories or business premises. She also offers mosaic classes and beginners' workshops. Products : Various reasons for façade or street number Table mats Candleholders Trays Clocks Boxes Mirrors Tables Friezes (a range of designs for kitchens and bathrooms) Location : At theworkshop: all year by appointment. Bourg d’Oisans: Maison des Savoir-Faire (19 rue de Viennois) Besse en Oisans: Maison des alpages.

Mélanie and Laurent Baras welcome you to the Haras du Vercors to show you the production of organic mare's milk and the organic cosmetics and food supplements made from the milk of Haflinger mares.

Le Valombré is a beautiful Cartusian building renovated with taste. It is a place made to relax and recharge your batteries. Local products are served at our table and our sauna and spa complete this place for an unforgettable experience. Summer and winter alike, you will appreciate Valombré, a place of calm and renewal, just like the Grande Chartreuse monastery, while having privileged access to a large number of diverse physical activities, in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park. If you book in advance, you can enjoy the table d'hôte and Veronica's generous cuisine based on local products. Our wellness area with solarium, spa and sauna completes the possibilities to make your stay a special, relaxing and fulfilling moment.

For 51 years, the Coupe Icare has been the world's biggest paragliding, paramotor and air sports event. 10,000 pilots, 90,000 visitors, 1,000 volunteers. Icarnaval, Icare expo, Icare show... a whole world to discover!

Built in 1837 and modernized in 1909, it is located where first bridge of the city (end of the 11th century) once stood. This original bridge was often destroyed by the Isère's rise in the water level. The bridge was for a long time the only passageway over the Isere river. Until the floods of 1651, the old bridge featured a chapel of Our Lady and an animated wooden sculpture that rang out the hours.

The second gate of the city to be preserved among the five gates of the 17th century enclosure, the Saint Laurent Gate was built in 1615 and allowed to reach Savoy by the right bank of the Isère in the Grésivaudan valley. Included in the new casemated fortifications built around 1830 by General Haxo and saved from destruction, in the second half of the 19th century, by the construction of the quays of the Isère, which thus accommodated the flow of traffic, the Porte Saint Laurent is still a fine example of 17th century defensive architecture. In this respect, the exterior façade, on the La Tronche side, is the most interesting. One can still observe the machicolation protecting the vaulted passage and the two bretches intended to defend the pedestrian doors. The Saint Laurent gate is also the only one to have kept its heavy wooden doors, dated from the 19th century. Until 1864, the city gates were closed from 10 pm to 7 am. The Saint Laurent gate was open from 5 am. The building was listed in 1931.

The renovated property of painter Ernest Hébert invites visitors to step into the artist's 19th century world and to discover his work through the presentation of his collections. The Hébert museum of La Tronche is a somewhat unusual museum: sheltered behind walls, this two and a half hectare estate has protected itself from the wears of time. The artist's house has held onto the spirit of the place and the intimate character of a family house. The garden, sometimes hidden in the shadows, still holds onto the artist's memories of Italy. The museum, as soon as it opened in 1979, set a double mission for itself: encourage a better knowledge of 19th century art through the artist's collection and to promote contemporary artists, both aspiring and confirmed. The permanent exhibit halls take the visitor on a journey through Ernest Hébert's long artistic career via his works and those of his friends. They illustrate the academics, whose complexity and importance we are rediscovering today and which sheds light on official art. Between the romanticism of Eugene Delacroix and the symbolism of Gustave Moreau, Hébert paves the way for a deeper understanding of 19th century aesthetic movements. The painter Ernest Hébert (1817-1908), after having studied at l'Ecole des Beaux Arts de Paris and winning the Grand Prix of Rome for historic painting, became famous with "La Malaria" which he presented at the 1850 Salon. A flourishing career was set before him and he shared his time between France and Italy, where he served twice as director of the Academy of France in Rome (1867-1873 and 1885-1890). He very soon became a sought-after portraitist for high Parisian society during the Second Empire and Third Republic, where he frequented upper class salons. Hébert keenly expressed the poetry and secrecy of his feminine models, but it was in Italy that he found the most inspiration, preferring to depict rural scenes imprinted with a melancholic realism. He was responsible for the mosaic on the apse of the Pantheon, inaugurated in 1884. The museum Through a chronological and thematic layout, the museum presents Hébert's work plus the paintings and sculptures of his friends and students. His years of study, his life at the Villa Medicis, his stays in Italy, the two terms he spent as a director, and his Parisian career are presented. The recreated studio has been restored to its original function. The numerous drawings included in the collection are presented in rotation, in the drawing room, set up in one of the house's bedrooms (2nd floor). The house The house recreates the atmosphere that the artist knew with its period furniture and souvenirs, including the restored Laetitia Bonaparte salon. The impressive 17th century frescoes, uncovered during renovation work, depict the ancient history of the house. Numerous testimonies from Hébert's mentors—David d'Angers, Delaroche, his friends from the Académie de France in Rome, Gounod, Regnault,--and his patrons—Théophile Gautier or Princess Mathilde—evoke his career as well as illustrating the artististic wealth of the prolific 19th century. The gardens Set aside from urban life, the museum's park, with its shaded alleyways, rippling brooks, and trellises, has held onto the charm of the artist's "secret garden." In 2004, it was recognized as a "Remarkable Garden," an award recently created by the Ministry of Culture and Communication. This label recognizes the garden's quality and charm, whose richness stems as much from its 17th and 18th century origins as from the modifications made by Ernest Hébert and his wife Gabrielle. The juxtaposition of well groomed, Italian style areas with English garden-type landscapes, the antique elements, and the numerous water basins are reminiscent of the Villa Medicis in Rome and make for an original setting, open freely to the public.

The Bastille fort, accessible by the famous "bubbles", is "THE" tourist site of Isère not to be missed: fortified areas, Mountain Troops museum, Contemporary Art Center, Acrobastille, Restaurants, breathtaking panoramas. A major tourist attraction in the region, this 19th century military fort welcomes more than 600,000 visitors each year from all over the world. Accessible by cable car, vehicle, on foot or via ferrata, this fortified complex was built to defend Grenoble from a potential enemy who would have come from the Chartreuse. From the summit, discover a breathtaking panorama, day and night.

The public is invited to discover the history of mountain soldiers from their creation to the present day. Six thematic areas are presented: History of the Mountain Troops, Conquering and Surviving in the Mountains, Combat, Living in the Mountains and with the Local Population, Culture and Identity, and Alongside the Mountain Troops. Other themes are presented through temporary exhibits. They focus on the relationship between the military and civilian communities. The Museum: As part of the historic Bastille site, Isere's number one tourist attraction, the Mountain Troops Museum, targets a wide public and families in particular. In a privileged setting, at the heart of an old fortress, the museum offers visitors an experience unique in France, which associates man and the mountain. It is on this alliance that the Mountain Troops are based. A visit to the museum comes as a good complement to that of the Bastille site. Overlooked by the Memorial to the Soldiers of the Mountain 200 metres above, this museum also reminds us that the history of the Bastille and of Grenoble itself is inextricably linked to that of the Mountain Troops. The visit Through its rich collection and innovative layout, the museum offers an attractive visit presenting the history of the Mountain Troops from its foundation to today. Thanks to the audio guide, a multilingual voice will recount the story of this Alpine adventure. The information is presented through a resolutely modern format, unlike that of most traditional military museums, and includes many exceptional objects. A spectacular and realistic scenography totally immerses the visitor in the epic of the mountain soldiers through life size recreations of poignant scenes of military life, such as a World War I trench or a room from the Maginot Line.

Rehabilitated between 1991 and 1995 and open to the public, the Saint-Eynard fort offers a beautiful view of the Belledonne massif, the Grésivaudan valley and Grenoble. A permanent exhibition on the life of the garrison at the fort awaits you. The technological evolution of artillery during the 19th century forced the military authorities to review the defensive system at the national level. From then on, the defense of the territory was organized around a series of separate forts that crossed each other. Grenoble's defense, also linked to the creation of the new kingdom of Italy in 1861, was ensured by the forts of Saint-Eynard, Bourcet, Quatre-Seigneurs, Montavie, Mûrier and Comboire, to which were added several artillery batteries such as Quichat and Néron. The fort of St Eynard controlled the roads crossing the Chartreuse, thanks to 25 artillery pieces and a garrison of 477 men.

Up on Saint Eynard fort, you are overlooking Grenoble, tightly clang on to the bicentennial stones of the military fort. Defying gravity and vertigo, you are in position to challenge Belledonne summits, face to face. You may feel like a reckless warden of this proud sentinel -watching the city nested down in the valley, with winding Isère river. Overlooking Grenoble from the Saint Eynard (1338m), it's like clinging to the two-hundred-year-old stones of this military construction, feet in the air. It's to defy - without feeling dizzy - the snow-capped peaks of the Belledonne mountains in front of you, to feel invincible, guardian of the proud sentinel dominating the city nestled below, and to follow the Isère river coiled within. To feel Corenc, Montbonnot and Meylan small, nestling at the foot of the Chartreuse massif. Ignore the Vercors, a little too far away in the landscape. Finally, in summer and winter alike, soak up the fresh air, stop for a break at the Fort's restaurant, then discover the history of this military heritage, and share a unique viewpoint with the men, soldiers and architects who preceded us here.

Mountain church with a typical Dauphin porch bell tower, featuring 8 stained glass windows, created by the painter Arcabas and realized by the master glass artist Christophe Berthier. The church of Sappey-en-Chartreuse has been a symbolic landmark for nearly nine centuries, at the entrance to a mountain range marked by religious spirituality. Attested on the site since 1115, the building was redesigned in the 17th century and then in the 19th century with the help of the monks of the Grande Chartreuse. The eight stained glass windows that adorn the church are the work of Arcabas. They represent the Resurection of Christ and were made by Christophe Berthier, a master glass artist from Grenoble.

This is the largest high-altitude marsh in the Chartreuse Park. It is made up of three natural environments: orchid meadows, reed beds and scattered willow woodlands. The Marais des Sagnes is located a little way out of town, in a valley below the hamlet of Les Sagnes. It offers a mosaic of wetlands: reedbeds, orchid meadows and willow groves of high biological value. The site lies on the edge of the forested slopes of the Ecoutoux, in a traditional mid-mountain agricultural landscape. The marsh is home to numerous species of mammals, amphibians and birds, such as the Roe Deer and the Common Snipe. It is also home to protected plants such as the Marsh Ragwort and the beautiful Traunsteiner's Orchid.

Did you know ? Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte, a commune of 1100 inhabitants, hosted the ski jumping events at the 1968 Grenoble Olympic Games. The infrastructures are now disused.

Unique location 20 minutes from Grenoble, in the heart of the Parc de la Chartreuse, the Cartusia hotel restaurant welcomes you in a "natural" spirit. A restaurant with 130 seats. In this warm mountain setting, you will taste homemade dishes: Fondue, Tartiflette, Croziflette, Tartine Chartroussine, Diots, Blueberry Pie, Vacherin Chartroussin, Crème Brûlée à la Chartreuse ... 2 equipped seminar rooms 1 bar and a fireplace, ideal place to rest after skiing around the essential Green hot Joe, Marco and their team can answer all your requests: seminars, weddings, receptions, family stays, parties ...

Set in the heart of unspoilt countryside, this small rustic lodge welcomes you for a night, a meal, a snack, or a stopover!

Located just before Les Ayes car park on the Col du Coq, l'Estive du Haut offers a range of mountain-style snacks: diots, mountain platters (Chartreuse cheese and charcuterie), tarts and traditional beers, available to eat in or take away.

New managers for Restaurant Le Taillefer in Rioupéroux. The managers of the Fée Maison restaurant in Bourg d'Oisans have just taken over the restaurant.

Panoramic restaurant adjacent to the funicular station. Traditional menu featuring regional products. Open 7 days a week in summer.

This restaurant is located at the foot of the ski slopes, offering panoramic views of the surrounding mountains and the Dent de Crolles. Enjoy the fresh mountain air and traditional dishes on the sunny terrace!

Recharge your batteries out in the country and enjoy numerous summer activities (hiking, mountain biking, climbing, caving, etc.).

The best Vercors products on your plate. Depending on the season by the fireplace or on the terrace. Several menus are available. Nicolas Fayollat our chef proposes a cuisine sensitive to local tastes.

Come and enjoy our traditional regional cuisine in the heart of the forest. At the foot of the Col de Marcieu ski resort, open in summer and winter, you can also enjoy the Col de Marcieu play area

La Guinguette is a bar-restaurant located on the shores of Lac du Verney, next to the water sports center. New managers this year at La Guinguette! Hugo and his team welcome you with a new menu. The menu features traditional cuisine based on 90% homemade with local, quality produce. In the afternoon, there's ice cream, crêpes and waffles, as well as a platter in the evening. All in all, a delightful treat for the taste buds, to share with friends or family.

You enjoy outdoor sports, or just relax in a beautiful mountain setting? You'd like to visit Grenoble? Or maybe both? Be welcome in our place. Open all year round, a quiet campsite with a natural atmosphere, a stone’s throw from the village centre, magnificent view, recommended by the french Routard’s guide. Camping La Virette is located in the heart of a mountain village, at an altitude of 1,000 meters, and enjoys a calm, natural setting. The open view of the surrounding mountains will appeal to nature lovers. 25 pitches: most grassy, 8 stabilized. Numerous hiking trails (GR, marked paths) for all levels. Christophe and Carolina will be happy to advise you on the itineraries! Barbecue, free wifi at reception, motorhome dumping area, electric hook-ups (10 amps), hot showers, heated sanitary facilities in winter, small free library, handicapped-accessible . Tennis court, playground, bowling green, orienteering course, accrobranche park, skate park, below the campsite. Shops (grocery store) and restaurants nearby. Reservations recommended in summer! Accessible by bus from Grenoble, you'll find here a refreshing mid-mountain environment, local shops and a simple welcome. New: solid wood pods! 4 fully-equipped, unusual accommodations for rent all year round!

In the heart of the Chartreuse Park, in a quiet hamlet overlooking the mountains and the village. A cosy, sunny guest room in a country house. Sleeps 1 to 4. Independent access. Hiking, snowshoeing, biking and mountain biking, climbing, downhill and cross-country skiing. Baby relay. Private parking lot. Breakfast included. Possibility of self-catering accommodation at different rates.

Situated in a unique location 20 minutes from Grenoble, in the heart of the Chartreuse park, the Cartusia gîte welcomes you with a "nature" spirit. At the foot of the gîtes, downhill ski slopes, cross-country ski trails, snowshoe circuits, hiking trails... 2 options are available: - 1/2 board and full board - free management from 10 people.

Located on a unique location 20 minutes from Grenoble, in the heart of the Parc de la Chartreuse, the hotel restaurant Cartusia welcomes you with the spirit of "Nature". The hotel has 21 rooms: 14 single or double (1 double bed), 3 twin, 4 rooms for 3 or 4 people (1 double bed + 2 bunk beds) . A 110-seat restaurant. Enjoy homemade dishes in a warm mountain setting. 2 fully-equipped seminar rooms 1 bar and fireplace, the perfect place to unwind after a day's skiing with a hot Green.

At 2100 meters, the refuge of La Pra, close to the many clear lakes of the Massif Belledonne, will delight anglers, hikers and families. La Pra is also a wonderful pasture where you can encounter marmots, wild sheep and ibex. The refuge is a stopover on the GR 738 from Chamrousse. The surrounding peaks are often accessible in summer, either on footpaths or "off-track" for those who prefer less frequented areas (Vaudaine, Doménon, Croix de Belledonne sectors), as soon as the snow has disappeared. You are entering a Natura 2000 protected area where swimming in rivers and lakes is strictly prohibited. From the Pré Raymond parking lot, take the forest road, then a path to the left (south-east). A few hairpin bends bring you to an almost level path leading out of the forest. Cross the stream before reaching the dam and Lac du Crozet. Follow the path along the lake and up the Vallon de Mercier to the Col de la Pra. At the col, turn right (south) and descend to the refuge, 5 minutes from the col de la Pra. From Chamrousse, from the parking lot at the foot of the Grande Aiguille, follow the GR de Pays, then pass between the lakes (GR 738). Climb slightly before descending into the combe de l'Echaillon. Turn left onto the path leading to the Oursière waterfalls, then right onto the path leading to Lac David. Climb up to Lac Léama, then on to Lac Longet and Lac Claret. Climb up to the refuge. From the Recoin de Chamrousse, take the GR 738 to Lac Robert. Then follow the same route as the Croix de Chamrousse.

Located on a vantage point, the Jean Collet refuge is a quiet, cosy spot in the middle of nature. The hikes around the refuge, which are of varying degrees of difficulty, will take you to the lakes and passes of the Belledonne. Getting there : High gain : Walking time : Ease of access : IGN map :

Le Valombré is a beautiful Cartusian building renovated with taste. It is a place made to relax and recharge your batteries. Local products are served at our table and our sauna and spa complete this place for an unforgettable experience. Summer and winter alike, you will appreciate Valombré, a place of calm and renewal, just like the Grande Chartreuse monastery, while having privileged access to a large number of diverse physical activities, in the heart of the Chartreuse Regional Natural Park. If you book in advance, you can enjoy the table d'hôte and Veronica's generous cuisine based on local products. Our wellness area with solarium, spa and sauna completes the possibilities to make your stay a special, relaxing and fulfilling moment.

Located in an alpine village, in the heart of the Chartreuse Massif, the hotel with its panoramic terrace welcomes you in a friendly and family spirit. We offer 26 rooms with telephone, TV, WIFI, some on the valley side with balcony. In summer you can also enjoy our outdoor swimming pool and the terrace with its breathtaking view on the Chamechaude mountain.

Sylvie welcomes you in a completely renovated apartment in a contemporary style in the center of the village and near the shops. Contemporary living room with fully equipped kitchenette, and 2 bedrooms on the street side, one with a 160 cm bed, and the other with 2 separate 90 cm beds. Short stays are possible, arrival and departure day according to availability.

In the heart of the village of St Pierre de Chartreuse, in an old hotel entirely renovated in a refined style.It welcomes 2 to 20 persons for a stage or a stay. Composed of 7 rooms for 2 to 5 people, it offers a family atmosphere in a refined and functional setting. A reception hall will allow you to store your equipment. A large dining room and a semi-professional kitchen are at your disposal as well as a lounge on the first floor for rest or meetings. Free management if desired. Labelled tourism and handicap it allows an access to the persons with reduced mobility and blind people.