How to spend top weekend in Grenoble - ideas on extraordinary attractions and sites

Active Holidays in Les Deux Alpes Resort

The resort of Les Deux Alpes is located under the largest glacier of Mont de Lans. You will be able to ski at any time here. Snow lies on the slopes all year round in this place. You will pay 45 euros for a one-day visit. Seven days of skiing cost 220 euros. You can also rent equipment for 17 euros per day. You will have access to the ski slopes even in the summer here. Their total length is 11 kilometers.

You can make a descent from one of the extreme trails in the winter months. However, if you don't have enough experience yet, a professional skier should accompany you. If you love not only skiing but also snowboarding, then visit the snow park. It is equipped right on the glacier. You will ride the board here, choosing the slope with the appropriate level of difficulty.

Visit La Grave Ski Resort

The skiing season lasts in Grenoble from December to May. There are several ski resorts in the vicinity of the city. If you love the thrill and winter sports, then a visit to La Grave resort is the best choice. You can make an extreme descent on skis or snowboard on specially equipped tracks here. A one-day ski-pass costs 40 euros. You will pay 230 euros for a week's ride. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

Alpe d'Huez Ski Slopes

The settlement of Alpe d'Huez is located in the vicinity of Grenoble. It is called the "Island of the Sun". This is due to the fact that there are 300 sunny days a year in this place. The Winter Olympic Games were held here in 1968. The settlement became a ski resort because of this. 200 kilometers of ski slopes are waiting for you here. Most of them are located on a gentle slope. Therefore, if you are a beginner, then give preference to such descents. You can also ski on the longest track in Europe. It begins at the top of the Pic du Lac Blanc. The track passes through a tunnel. Its length is 16 thousand meters. A ski-pass for 1 day costs 45 euros. You will pay 235 euros for a week.

Ski Resort for Beginning Skier

If you are a beginning skier or snowboarder, then go from Grenoble to the small beautiful resort of Oz en Oisans. It is surrounded by a dense forest. It has been open to the public since 1989. The total length of its trails is 70 kilometers. They are located at an altitude of 1100 to 2800 meters. The ski slopes face North to East. There is snow here during all the season thanks to this fact. The season lasts from December 15 to the first days of April. You will enjoy winter sports in Oz en Oisans. You will also get a breath of fresh air and relax from the bustle of the big city, enjoying the beauty of nature here.

Get to Fort De La Bastille by Funicular

The city's landmark Fort de la Bastille is located on a high mountain. It was built in the XIX century. You will explore the fortifications, walk along the winding paths and stand on the observation deck here. The observation deck visit is free. You will admire the tiled roofs of houses, crooked streets, bell towers, spires of cathedrals and mountain peaks. If you pay 2 euros, you will use special binocular.

There are several ways to get to Fort de la Bastille. You can get here on foot, by car or by cable car. It was established in 1934. The cable car received a modern appearance in 1976. It is worth noting that the cable car is the most popular way to get to the sight. The funicular runs from 10 am to midnight from April to September. You can use it from 11:00 to 18:30 from October to March. You will pay 5 euros. You will sit in a transparent egg-shaped cabin at the station. It is located at the intersection of the promenade Stéphen Jay with the Hector Berlioz Street.

The Alpine Mountains Travel

You can go for a walk in the Alpine Mountains from Grenoble. You will choose the appropriate route and method of travel. You can take a walk along the trails with a total length of 600 kilometers. You can also use a bicycle. You will pass on the bike path with a length of 320 kilometers. You will see several mountain ranges, lakes, rivers and other picturesque landscapes of the suburb during the trip.