Grésivaudan - Belledonne
Grésivaudan - Belledonne
The Belledonne range forms the backdrop to Grenoble.
It can be reached from the city centre in less than an hour and a drive along the high-level balcony road will take you through picturesque hamlets while revealing magnificent panoramic views across the Grésivaudan valley.
Lovers of the great outdoors will be won over by its mountain lakes, ski resorts and health spas.
Chamrousse
Chamrousse, located in the majestic Belledonne range, is a winter and summer resort within easy reach for the people of Grenoble and farther afield, enabling them to get away from it all in no time at all.
> www.chamrousse.com
Le Collet d'Allevard
The Allevard area reflects the full diversity of mountain landscapes, with snow-covered hamlets, two downhill ski resorts and one cross-country skiing area. It has always extended a warm welcome to visitors
Allevard-les-Bains
Located just a few kilometres from the winter resorts, Allevard-les-Bains is a renowned spa resort and an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding Allevard area.
> www.allevard-les-bains.com
Les 7 Laux
At the heart of the Belledonne range, with three different sites (Prapoutel, Pipay and Le Pleynet), Les 7 Laux is the fourth largest ski area in Dauphiné, just 45 minutes from Grenoble and Chambéry.
> www.les7laux.com
Le Barioz cross-country skiing area
Le Barioz cross-country skiing area offers a wide variety of itineraries with exceptional views overlooking the Grésivaudan valley.
Uriage-les-Bains
At the gateway to the Belledonne range, the resort of Uriage is an Alpine garden very close to both Grenoble and the high mountain peaks.
> www.uriage-les-bains.com
Worth seeing
Luitel nature reserve
Listed in 1961 for its outstanding beauty and rich wildlife, Luitel nature reserve and its peat bog shaped by the action of glaciers are one of the area's major attractions.
Tél. 04 76 89 92 65
Bayard Museum
Located in Pontcharra in buildings forming part of the Château Bayard, the museum houses collections relating to French chivalry and the famous knight Bayard.
Tél. 04 76 97 68 08
Croix de Chamrousse
Reached by cable-car from Chamrousse resort, offering one of the most breathtaking viewpoints over the entire Belledonne range.
