The metropolis of the Alps
The first thing you notice when you arrive in Grenoble is the exceptional landscape. At the heart of the Vercors, Belledonne, Chartreuse, and Oisans mountains, the Grenoble-Alpes Metropole offers a wide variety of outdoors activities in both winter and summer.
An exceptional natural setting
4 alpine ranges and 20 winter sports resorts are just a short drive from the city, including 4 Olympic ski resorts (1968 Olympic Games). This setting is perfect for outdoor activities all year round.
A new way of life
More than 450 traditional and gourmet restaurants, the 2nd largest collection of modern art in France, with the Grenoble Museum of Art, and the Grenoble-Bastille cable car offering a breath-taking view of the Alps.
A sustainable metropolis, European Green Capital
With its 320 km of bike lanes, Grenoble is the second-leading French metropolis for bicycle use and was named the most bike-friendly large city in France by the FUB. The city has an efficient public transportation network, with five tram lines and 80 bus routes. All convention centers and over 90% of hotels are accessible by tram, facilitating eco-friendly event planning. La Caserne de Bonne, the first certified eco-district in France, illustrates the city’s commitment to sustainable development.
Lively and open-to-the-world, The Grenoble-Alpes Metropole cultivates a friendly and cosmopolitan atmosphere