Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France

Places to visit near Grenoble

Grenoble is a city in Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, home to about 158,552 people. Within 50 km by road there are 79 places to visit — 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 5 churches and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Musée Dauphinois (3 km), Bastille (3 km) and Musée Géo-Charles (4 km).

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Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Grenoble, Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Grenoble at a glance

Location
Isère district, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
Population
about 158,552
Coordinates
45.1787° N, 5.7148° E
Places within 50 km
79 (79 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches

Top places to visit near Grenoble

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Grenoble: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Things to see near Grenoble, by type

Hill stations & viewpoints near Grenoble

141 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Grenoble. The closest is Néron (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Néron · viewpoint · Isère · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Moucherotte · viewpoint · Hautes-Alpes · ~9 km · Must-see
  • L'Écoutoux · viewpoint · Isère · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Col de Palaquit · viewpoint · Isère · ~14 km · Must-see
  • La Pinéa · viewpoint · Isère · ~15 km · Must-see
  • Chamechaude · viewpoint · Isère · ~17 km · Must-see

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Forts & heritage near Grenoble

77 forts & heritage within 100 km of Grenoble. The closest is Bastille (3 km). Best time: october to february.

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Churches near Grenoble

28 churches within 100 km of Grenoble. The closest is Église Saint-Didier (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Grenoble

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Grenoble. The closest is Lac Fourchu (27 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Museums near Grenoble

10 museums within 100 km of Grenoble. The closest is Musée Dauphinois (3 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Grenoble

7 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Grenoble. The closest is Chartreuse Regional Nature Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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A one-day trip from Grenoble

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 33 km on the road.

  1. Start in Grenoble
  2. 3 km Musée Dauphinois · museum, Hautes-Alpes
  3. 1 km Bastille · heritage site, Hautes-Alpes
  4. 5 km Néron · viewpoint, Isère
  5. 14 km Moucherotte · viewpoint, Hautes-Alpes
  6. 6 km Musée Géo-Charles · museum, Hautes-Alpes
  7. 4 km Back to Grenoble

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From travellers near Grenoble

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How to reach Grenoble

    All places near Grenoble by distance

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Grenoble by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints44141Néron (8 km)
    Forts & heritage1577Bastille (3 km)
    Churches528Église Saint-Didier (18 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs620Lac Fourchu (27 km)
    Museums510Musée Dauphinois (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens27Chartreuse Regional Nature Park (34 km)
    Caves25Gournier Cave (34 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascade de Glandieu (68 km)
    Parks01Parc Floral des Thermes (73 km)
    Temples01Temple d'Auguste Et de Livie (95 km)

    Grenoble: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Grenoble?

    Musée Dauphinois (museum, about 3 km), Bastille (heritage site, about 3 km), Musée Géo-Charles (museum, about 4 km), Néron (viewpoint, about 8 km), Moucherotte (viewpoint, about 9 km), L'Écoutoux (viewpoint, about 11 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Grenoble?

    79 places on Spotwander: 44 hill stations & viewpoints, 15 forts & heritage, 5 churches, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 5 museums.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Grenoble?

    Néron, about 8 km by road; Moucherotte (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Grenoble?

    Bastille, about 3 km by road; Château d'Uriage (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Grenoble?

    Église Saint-Didier, about 18 km by road; Église Saint-Bruno (29 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Grenoble?

    Start in Grenoble, visit Musée Dauphinois, then Bastille, then Néron, then Moucherotte, then Musée Géo-Charles, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Grenoble?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to February for forts & heritage; year-round for churches.

    Towns near Grenoble

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Grenoble’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Grenoble on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.