Best things to do in Grenoble

Grenoble is located in heart of the French Alps, and it is the second largest city of the Rhodes-Alps region. Known as the ‘Capital of the Alps’, the city is surrounded by incredible views of the majestic mountains Vercors, Belledonne y Chartreuse.

‘Grenoble the mountainous’ combines perfectly modernism with history and nature. One of the main sights is without a doubt the Bastille cable-car ride, where they’ve created egg-shaped cable cars that allow you to overlook the ancient fortifications, mountains and the whole city up to Belvedere.

The former host of the 1968 Winter Olympic Games has some of the most interesting extreme sport places. You can find a climbing route in the hill of Bastille, known as the Via Ferrata Grenoble. As well as numerous ski resorts just hours away to enjoy of backcountry skiing, paragliding and ice climbing.

Trekking is a popular sport during the summer, especially the route over to the Vizille castle, located south to the town. Daily excursions to Chartreuse are a must; it is a delightful path that enchants its visitors with the fresh smell of nature and picture-perfect views of the Alps.

Grenoble gives travellers the chance to immerse themselves in the French culture & history and enjoy extreme sports whilst overlooking the unmistakable magnificence of the mountainous range.