{"id":140,"date":"2025-12-08T11:14:43","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T10:14:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pagora-media.fr\/Groupe2\/?page_id=140"},"modified":"2025-12-17T10:12:28","modified_gmt":"2025-12-17T09:12:28","slug":"the-bastille","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/pagora-media.fr\/Groupe2\/the-bastille\/","title":{"rendered":"The Bastille"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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A symbol of Grenoble, the Bastille dominates the city and offers an exceptional panorama of the Is\u00e8re valley, the Vercors massif, the Chartreuse and the Belledonne mountain range. Directly accessible from the city center, it offers a network of marked trails perfect for all types of visitors: walkers, experienced hikers, and trail runners.
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Departure<\/b> : Grenoble center\u00a0(several possible access points)<\/p>

Arrival<\/b> : Fort de la Bastille (476 m) or Mont Jalla (630 m)<\/p>

Elevation gain<\/b> : approximately +300 m\u00a0(up to +450 m with Mont Jalla)<\/p>

Duration<\/b> : between 30 min and 2 hrs depending on the route chosen<\/p>

Distance<\/b> : 2 to 8 km depending on the route<\/p>

Level <\/b>: easy to moderate<\/p>

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Two routes to climb the Bastille<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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La Bastille from Porte de France<\/b><\/u><\/p>

Ascent <\/b>: 50 min<\/p>

Descent<\/b> : 30 min<\/p>

Elevation gain<\/b> : +300 m<\/p>

Terrain<\/b> : paths and stairs<\/p>

Departure<\/b> : Porte de France, left bank of the Is\u00e8re<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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The Bastille on the Saint-Laurent side<\/b><\/u><\/p>

Ascent<\/b> : 1 hour<\/p>

Descent<\/b> : 40 minutes<\/p>

Elevation gain<\/b> : +300 m<\/p>

Terrain<\/b> : paths and stairs<\/p>

Departure<\/b> : Porte Saint-Laurent<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Itinerary<\/b><\/u><\/p>

From the Porte de France, cross the small park and follow the path up the hillside. You will pass several secondary bastions, remnants of the city\u2019s former defensive system. The path, shaded in places, joins the upper stairs leading to the Bastille.<\/p>

You will rejoin the main path shortly before reaching the summit.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Itinerary<\/b><\/u><\/p>

From Porte Saint-Laurent, take the staircase on the right towards the Jardin des Dauphins. The marked trail winds its way uphill through the ancient fortifications, offering beautiful views of the city.<\/p>

After about an hour\u2019s walk, you will reach the Bastille esplanade, with its breathtaking view of Grenoble and the Belledonne, Vercors, and Chartreuse mountain ranges.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Once at the top of the Bastille, there are several hikes to choose from :<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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30 min loop (50 m elevation gain) or 1 hr round trip to the bottom (230 m)<\/p>

Terrain : trail and stairs<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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30 min<\/p>

Elevation gain : +30 m<\/p>

Special feature : underground stairs (more than 260 steps!)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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30 min from the Bastille<\/p>

Additional elevation gain : +140 m<\/p>

Terrain : forest trail<\/p>

View of the Chartreuse massif as far as the Voreppe gorge<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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2 to 4 hours, or even several days<\/p>

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The Bastille is fully accessible by public transport, tram, bus, bike, or on foot.<\/p>

You can also take the Bastille cable car (the famous \u201cBulles\u201d) for an effortless ascent or descent.<\/p>

Prices and timetables are available here : bastille-grenoble.fr\/tarifs-individuels<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Tips and Safety<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Wear suitable shoes : the stairs can be slippery, especially after rain.<\/p>

Avoid the hottest hours in summer; there is little shade on some sections.<\/p>

In winter, watch out for ice on the steps.<\/p>

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The site is open to the public all year round, but access is restricted at night:<\/p>

– Fort gate: closed between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. (or midnight if the cable car is open in the evening)<\/p>

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More information about trails, fitness trails, and access conditions can be found\nhere<\/a><\/h5>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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