Montée des Dauphins, Mountain hiking trail near Bastille fortifications, Grenoble, France.
The Montée des Dauphins extends for 1.2 kilometers through varied terrain with an elevation gain of 71 meters from the base to the summit.
The path forms part of the traditional routes leading to the Bastille fortress, which served as a military stronghold protecting Grenoble since the 16th century.
Local residents maintain the tradition of weekly walks on this trail, connecting the urban landscape of Grenoble with the natural environment of the Alps.
The trail opens from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM during winter months and until 7:30 PM in summer, with proper hiking shoes recommended for the steep sections.
The path includes 260 underground steps leading to the Mandrin caves, offering an alternative route through the mountain's geological formations.
Location: Grenoble
GPS coordinates: 45.19545,5.72229
Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:55
Grenoble offers numerous photography locations, from the Saint-Laurent Bridge over the Isère River to the Bastille fortress at 476 meters elevation. The city center includes the Victor Hugo square, the Dauphiné Parliament Palace from 1500, and the modern glass Museum. The medieval Saint-Laurent district presents stone houses along narrow streets. Parks and gardens provide natural settings with Alpine views.
Bastille
455 m
Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
396 m
Musée dauphinois
377 m
Pont de la Porte de France
345 m
Hôtel de Lesdiguières
498 m
Jardin des Dauphins
247 m
Palais du parlement du Dauphiné
543 m
Collegiate Church of Saint-André, Grenoble
532 m
Porte de France
305 m
The Lion and Serpent fountain
495 m
Musée des troupes de montagne
431 m
Théâtre Municipal de Grenoble
493 m
Pont Marius Gontard
281 m
Musée Dauphinois
368 m
Quai de France
230 m
Cinémathèque de Grenoble
469 m
Via ferrata de Grenoble
89 m
Sainte-Marie-d'en-Haut
350 m
Belvédère Vauban
433 m
Acrobastille
463 m
Jardin de Ville de Grenoble
494 m
Via ferrata de Grenoble
162 m
Scenic viewpoint
510 m
Equestrian statue of Philis de La Charce
259 m
Grenoble Courthouse
502 m
Terrasse des Géologues
393 m
Quai Perrière
297 m
Fort Rabot
61 mReviews
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