What we’re about
🎒 Welcome to the Grenoble Adventure Club (GAC)!
🏔️ Join us for events like hiking🥾, via ferrata🧗♀️, canoeing🛶 and more!😊
💡 Most events are planned 2-3 days before, usually on weekends.
📕 Rules:
1. 🚶♀️🚶♂️ GAC is about hiking 🥾 and making friends 🤗, NOT flirting ⛔
2. 💺 Seats in car(s) are limited, only subscribe if sure to join
3. ❌ Unsubscribe or 💬 message if can’t join
4. ⏰ Don’t be late, we won’t wait
📱 Join our Telegram group for more activities 🏓🎥🍽️.
Ask admins for an invitation link 🔗 and introduce yourself when joining 💬.
🌐 Visit the GAC website for more info: https://binnette.github.io/GAC/
👅 The group speaks 🇫🇷French, 🇬🇧English and more.
✅ Enjoy the adventure! See you at our next event!🥾🎉
📢 Feel free to contact the admins with any questions or concerns.👥
Upcoming events
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🟢 🥾 Easy Hike - Fort Saint-Eynard (2026) 🟢 🥾
Musée de Grenoble, 5 Pl. de Lavalette, Grenoble, FR💡 Read the full page by clicking on "Read more"/"Lire la suite"...💜
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 💡 ==
- 🚶♀️🚶♂️ The GAC group is about hiking 🥾 , fitness, nature, active lifestyle --- and sure, also socializing and making friends and language/cultural exchange. BUT NOT about flirting or speed dating! We want everyone to feel comfortable during our events. ⛔
- 😍 Hiking is about enjoying and respecting mother nature!
- Don't throw/dump any garbage 🚮 in nature, not even fruit pelt: 🍌(2 years for decomposition), 🍊 (6 months); egg shell 🥚 (3 years)
- Don't be (too) late 😇 We have a large 30 minute queue window. If you arrive after we depart, call my mobile and we'll find a way for you to connect with us down the road.
- If you finally can't join us, please unsubscribe from the event or at least write a message here to announce your cancellation. 💜 That way, we won't wait for you 💜
- 💟 You are responsible of your own health and security
- If you have any medical conditions that we should be aware of in an emergency, please feel free to contact me privately!
- 😷 COVID-19 rules at the moment: https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19
If you have any questions, please ask! Feel free to send me a Private Message or on WhatsApp (+1-412-378-3823)
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🥾🌚Harvest Moon ("lune de moisson") - Night Hike to Mt.Jala (Bastille) 2026🌚🥾
JARDIN DES DAUPHINS, 24 Quai de France, 38000 Grenoble, Grenoble, FR== 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 (full) for 26th September 2027 is forecast at time [ 19:25 ]
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/-/en/PETZL-Headlamp-lumens-rechargeable-battery/dp/B09ZNLSGJQ [ 350 Lumens ]
- https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/PETZL-ACTIK-CORE-Lamp-Unisex/dp/B09X95XB8N/ [ 600 lumens ]
- https://www.amazon.fr/-/en/PETZL-Headlamp-Outdoor-Activities-Multibeam/dp/B09X9J8BH5/ [ 350 Lumens ]
(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 2026 )
- 18:35-19:00 Meet at the gates to Le Jardin Des Dauphins
- 19:00 Commence hike up the mountain to the Soldiers memorial (1.5 hours max)
- 20:45-21:00 Arrive at top. Group Picnic under the light of moon. Drink our warm Drinks and share small snacks and enjoy the moon, as well as any other astronomical elements that can be observed (shooting stars?)
- 21:30 Begin Hike back to Grenoble city center
- 22:15 Arrive back near City Center - Fountain du Lion (Next to "The Old Bridge" pub; Water, Beer, Cafe, Toilets available inside. 5 minute walk to Tram A/B)
== Suggested Supplies to Bring ==
- 1-to-1.5 Liters of Water absolute minimum (*) plus a small emergency bottle (200-300ml)
- Good Hiking 🥾shoes and socks
- (MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT) 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 💡 ==
- 🚶♀️🚶♂️ The GAC group is about hiking 🥾 , fitness, nature, active lifestyle --- and sure, also socializing and making friends and language/cultural exchange. BUT NOT about flirting or speed dating! We want everyone to feel comfortable during our events. ⛔
- 😍 Hiking is about enjoying and respecting mother nature!
- Don't throw/dump any garbage 🚮 in nature, not even fruit pelt: 🍌(2 years for decomposition), 🍊 (6 months); egg shell 🥚 (3 years)
- Don't be (too) late 😇 We have a large 30 minute queue window. If you arrive after we depart, call my mobile and we'll find a way for you to connect with us down the road.
- If you finally can't join us, please unsubscribe from the event or at least write a message here to announce your cancellation. 💜 That way, we won't wait for you 💜
- 💟 You are responsible of your own health and security
- If you have any medical conditions that we should be aware of in an emergency, please feel free to contact me privately!
- 😷 COVID-19 rules at the moment: https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19
If you have any questions, please ask!
Feel free to send me a Private Message or on WhatsApp (+1-412-378-3823)1 attendee
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