Grenoble Adventure Club (English/French)

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== 🥾🟢 Plan ==

A continuation in a series of "Easy Hikes Around Town Without Cars" GAC Events I'll be hosting this summer. In two (2) parts:

We will meet at the rally point and walk to the village of Sassenage.

1. We will visit the underground Caves/Cuves du Sassenage for a guided tour. The venue entry fee/cost is [Adult: 8 € ; Student : 7 € ; Enfant : 5 €] and it takes about 30-45 minutes.

NOTE: The temperature underground is 10 - 15degC, so one must bring a jacket or hoodie, even if it is 35degC in downtown Grenoble.

2. After the tour is over, we will take a walk and follow the beautiful trail that shadows "Le Furon", named for it's stunning beauty and potential ferocity, a series of cascades that descend from the heart of the Vercor Mountains down into the village of Sassenage (just north-west of Grenoble).

Near the cascades, temperatures are normally 5degC cooler than in the city center, so this is an exceptionally good place/location to visit during the "dog days of summer" in Grenoble to beat the heat.

== Walking Route Details ==

The walk/hike part of the event event is 5 miles / 8km distance over mixed terrain (Roads, Trails, Cascades/Boulders) - Out and Back

Route Details at: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/thu-07-jan-2021-21-25-0906061

Duration: 3 hours max

Rally Point on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/n9V3aFhov3GWrQ5F9
(Bus Shelter on North West side of station)

If you're new to Grenoble, just board the Tram-A anywhere headed West (towards La Poya) and get off at the last stop!

== Detailed Plan ==

Expected Schedule:

• 12:59-13:15: Rally between at Tram-A line stop "La Poya"
• 13:15h: Walk to Village/Caves de Sassenage (20-30 mins)
• 13:40: Arrive in Village Sassenage / Caves
• 14:00-14:30h: Arrive and start Guided Tour of Caves (*)
• 14:30-15:30h: Hike along Furon (Stops along the way to enjoy the cool temps)
• 15:30 ~ 16:30: Walk Back to Tram-A/La Poya Station
• 16:30h: (End of Event) Arrive/Return Back to Tram Line-A at stop "La Poya"
• (*) If there is a delay arriving at 14h, we can take the tour at 14:30h as-well.

NOTE: The event is officially over after we board the return A tram!

However, if anyone wats to take a coffee or bubble tea after the event, I wont object proposal!

== 🗨️ EN/FR 🗨️ ==

🦅/🐓 : We speak English/French in all our events. Don't worry if your English/French is not that good. Nos évènements sont en Anglais et Français. Ne soyez pas inquiets si votre niveau d'anglais n'est pas "suffisant".

== ❔ What do you need ❔ ==

• Jacket/Hoodie to wear inside the caves (Temperature will be -10 to -15degC from outside, and very damp/humid)
• Money/Les Argent ( for admittance fee to caves, the Tram , etc. )
• 🥾 Hiking shoes (or any good/non slippery shoes)
• Hiking poles (only if you want; optional)
• 🧃 Water (1.5L - 3L depending on your fitness)
• 🍫 Some snacks + 🥗 Food for a lunch / picnic
• 🌬 Clothes for hiking between 28degC and 30degC
• Something to dry yourself off (a towel) if you decide to jump into the water to cool off
• 🌞 Sun-cream (creme Solaire) / 😎 Sun glasses (lunettes de Solaire) / Chapeau (Hat)
• 😁 Your smile / 😊 Happiness
• Bug Spray / Any other safety gear you need (Prescriptions or EpiPen)

WATER NOTE: We will pass a public water fountain in Village Sassenage where you can [re]fill your water bottles / reservoir.

== Learn More About this place ==

Instagram tagged at that location:
https://www.instagram.com/grottelescuvesdesassenage/

More about the caves:

https://www.sassenage.fr/14601-les-cuves.htm
https://www.facebook.com/GrotteLesCuvesdeSassenage/

== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==

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== About / Background ''
"Hector Berlioz was a French composer , conductor , music critic and writer.

The museum is Housed in the birthplace of the great romantic musician in La Côte Saint-André, the Hector Berlioz Museum evokes his life and work.

Born on December 11, 1803, Hector Berlioz received an education from his father marked by the ideas of an enlightened 18th century doctor. Within these walls, he discovered music and composed his first romances at a very young age. [...]

Period furniture, original scores, correspondence and musical instruments that belonged to Hector Berlioz, paintings and engravings adorn the rooms of the house, which have retained their original decor. Regular temporary exhibitions enrich the cultural program, while the auditorium offers the composer's works to listen to."

== 🥾🟢 Plan ==

The museum is approximately 50% of the distance to Lyon; no direct bus or train, but we can make a day-trip out of it (weather permitting)

We will take a small regional (TER) Train, then a bicycle ride.

== Bicycle Route Details ==

Bicycle Route Details at: [ ..URL..]

Duration: 4 hours max

Rally Point on Google Maps - La Gare at Grenoble: [ URL ]

== Detailed Plan ==

Expected Schedule:

• 10:00-10:15 Rally at gare
• 10:20 Board the Train
• 10:55 Unboard the Train
• [...] Begin bicycle ride
• [...]

NOTE: The event is officially over after we board the return A tram!

However, if anyone wants to take a coffee or bubble tea after the event, I won't object proposal!

== 🗨️ EN/FR 🗨️ ==

🦅/🐓 : We speak English/French in all our events. Don't worry if your English/French is not that good. Nos évènements sont en Anglais et Français. Ne soyez pas inquiets si votre niveau d'anglais n'est pas "suffisant".

== ❔ What do you need ❔ ==

• Jacket/Hoodie to wear inside the caves (Temperature will be -10 to -15degC from outside, and very damp/humid)
• Money/Les Argent ( for admittance fee to caves, the Tram , etc. )
• 🥾 Hiking shoes (or any good/non slippery shoes)
• Hiking poles (only if you want; optional)
• 🧃 Water (1.5L - 3L depending on your fitness)
• 🍫 Some snacks + 🥗 Food for a lunch / picnic
• 🌬 Clothes for hiking between 28degC and 30degC
• Something to dry yourself off (a towel) if you decide to jump into the water to cool off
• 🌞 Sun-cream (creme Solaire) / 😎 Sun glasses (lunettes de Solaire) / Chapeau (Hat)
• 😁 Your smile / 😊 Happiness
• Bug Spray / Any other safety gear you need (Prescriptions or EpiPen)

== Learn More About this place ==

Instagram tagged at that location:
https://www.instagram.com/museehectorberlioz/?hl=en

More about the Museum:

https://musees.isere.fr/musee/musee-hector-berlioz
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mus%C3%A9e_Hector-Berlioz

== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==

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Joining the event = Accepting the rules (See rule section below)

=== Summary ==
Feel free to contact me on WhatsApp (+1-412-378-3823)
WhatsApp group for event day: https://chat.whatsapp.com/G4EgG01PJSOGgSz1Kaw3Q3

An nice easy hike enjoy the weekend and get some mild fitness.
From a series of "Easy Hikes Around Town Without Cars" GAC Events that I will be hosting this summer/autumn (Trains, Trams, Bus, Telepherique only!)

🚋 Starting from bus stop outside of Grenoble National Art Museum
👁️‍🗨️ Note that the "fort" may be closed to public, so we will hike 'around' it.

There is a beautiful place from which to enjoy the Sunset.

== 🗨️ EN/FR 🗨️ ==
🦅/🐓 : We speak English/French in all our events. Don't be worry if your English/French is not that good. Nos évènements sont en Anglais et Français. Ne soyez pas inquiets si votre niveau d'anglais n'est pas "suffisant".

== 🥾 Hike "Fort Saint-Eynard" 🥾 ==

Topo & GPX track: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/tue-05-jan-2021-22-32-690f44c (Recycled from January 2021)
Distance: ~5.5km (round trip)
Time: 3h of hike
Elevation Change D+: 550m

=== Detailed Plan / Schedule ===

NOTE: (Subject to change if TAG 62 bus updates schedule in 2023)

• 9:25-9:55 Meet, Gather, and board [10:00] TAG Bus N62 at stop Notre-Dame - Musée (Just in front at street)
• 11:30: Arrive Col de Vence** Bus Stop and Commence Hike
• 12:00: Arrive at Top/Fort - Begin Group Picnic / Visit Museum / Shops
• 14:00: Begin return hike to Col de Vance Stop
• 15:25-15:30 (+/-): Catch TAG Bus N62 back to Grenoble Musée
• 15:45/16:00: Arrive back in Grenoble
• [End of official event!]
• Cafe / Tea / Beef together after, if anyone has energy.

Busses back to Grenoble on Jour Ferre/Sunday depart Col de Vence towards Grenoble at: 15:29 && 16:59 so we must arrive in time for 15:29 otherwise it is a 6km hike back to Grenoble or wait 1.5hrs

https://www.reso-m.fr/ftp/fiche_horaires/fiche_horaires_2014/HORAIRES_N62.pdf

Rally Point (bus stop) on Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/xZiF8srLmTxCgRwi6

== ❔ What do you need to Bring ❔ ==

• Decent Hiking shoes 🥾 (or any 'non flat/slippery' shoes)
• Clothes for hiking between 14degC and 24degC
• Water 🧃 (1-2L) + Some snacks 🍫 / Tea/Coffee in Thermos
• Sun Hat / Chapeau + 🌞 Creme Solaire (Sunscreen Lotion)/ 😎 Sun glasses (lunettes de Solaire)
• Bug Spray / Gloves / Any other safety gear you need (your EpiPen for example)
• 😁 Your smile / 😊 Happiness
• Money/Argent for TAG Tram (OURA Card)

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== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==

== Summary ==

Pack a thermos of hot tea and your headlight/torch!

An urban night hike above the city to catch a sight the Harvest Moon in all of its celestial magnificence from a spot high above the city.

Sunset for 17th/18th September 2024 is forecast [ 19:30 ]

WhatsApp group (temporary) for the event: https://chat.whatsapp.com/FRWxVWs8IkM74DnnJUlSwv ; Feel free to join in-advance!

== Route ==

There are 3 well known paths from Grenoble to the Bastille. There is one less well known, and that's the one for us! You may look at the route here:

• https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-da0b566--45
• https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/3413049679

== Headlight / Lamp / Torch ==

If you do not already own a head-light, may we recommend :

• https://www.amazon.fr/Petzl-Tikka-Lampe-Frontale-Adulte/dp/B01KYTQKBE
• https://www.amazon.fr/Petzl-Lampe-frontale-Reactik-Orange/dp/B01FIDI4UQ
• https://www.amazon.fr/Petzl-E099GA01-Lampe-Frontale-Unique/dp/B07T5RLZTX

(Pro Tip: Do not waste your money on a non-Petzl brand headlight!)

== General Plan / Schedule ==

( To be revised based on the Almanac time of sunset for 2023)

• 19:45-20:05 Meet at the Fountain (Water, Beer, Cafe, Toilet available at the local pub "The Old Bridge")
• 20:05 Walk towards Port de France
• 20:15 Hike up the mountain to the memorial (1.5 hours max)
• 21:15-21:45 Arrive at top. Warm Drinks and small snacks and enjoy the moon, as well as any other astronomical elements that can be observed (Telechargez an app on your phone?).
• 22:00-22:30 Begin Hike back to Grenoble city center

(1 primary exit option, 3 possible exit options)

NOTE: The gate will be locked behind us at 21h after we pass through it; we'll take an alternative route back (there are 3 choices).

== Suggested Supplies to Bring ==

• 1.5-to-2 Liters of Water absolute minimum (*) plus a small emergency bottle (200-300ml)
• Good Hiking 🥾shoes and socks
• (MANDATORY) Head Lamp Flashlight
• Rain jacket and/or Layers of clothes as Temperatures will change and/or Precipitation may be intermittent
• Food and or small snacks "À partager". We will have a picnic up top!
• Any medicines or allergy treatments you may have pre-existing (EPI PEN)
• 😁 Your smile / 😊 Happiness (Hard to see in the dark?)

Recommended:

• Whistle ( Sifflet )
• Gloves ( Gants )
• USB PowerBank battery for mobile phone (ensure charged!)

== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==