Dauphine

Dauphine is a ski jumping hill located in the mountains near Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte, featuring a steep inrun and a long landing slope. The concrete structure sits on the mountainside with views across the surrounding landscape from the top.

The hill was built in 1966 according to a design by German architect Heini Klopfer and served as a competition venue for the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. It later fell out of use as the focus of winter sports shifted to other locations.

The venue attracted 70,000 spectators during the Olympic Games, marking a significant moment for winter sports development in France.

The abandoned structure sits on a mountain and can be reached by various paths, with sturdy footwear recommended. Access can vary depending on season and weather conditions, so it is worth checking locally before visiting.

During the 1968 Olympics, jumper Vladimir Belousov reached a distance of over 100 meters on this slope. This record shows the high level of athletes who competed here at that time.

Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Inception: 1966

Official opening: 1966

Address: 38250 Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte, France

GPS coordinates: 45.16528,5.63500

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:03