Grenoble Adventure Club (English/French)

Note: More cars = more seats.
(Seats in car(s) are limited. Join the waiting list. PS: Only subscribe if sure to join)

Drivers (Seats) Currently:
Rémi (5) Thomas (5)

== EN/FR️ ==
Our events are in English/French. Don’t worry if you are not fluent.
Nos évènements sont en Anglais/Français. Ne vous inquiétez pas si vous n’êtes pas bilingue.

== Meeting Point ==
Meet at parking "Esplanade du Souvenir Français" near Parc Paul Mistral at event start time SHARP:

== 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.

On September 26, 2026, sunset in Grenoble is at 7:27 PM, and the last light (end of civil twilight) is at 7:57 PM local time.

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 )

• 19:00-19:25 Meet at the gates to Le Jardin Des Dauphins
• 19:30 Commence hike up the mountain to the Soldiers memorial (1.5 hours max)
• 21:00-21:15 Arrive at summit/memorial. 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?)
• 21:45 Begin Hike back to Grenoble city center
• 22:30 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 ==

• (MANDATORY FOR THIS EVENT) Head Lamp / Flashlight
• 1-to-1.5 Liters of Water absolute minimum (*) plus a small emergency bottle (200-300ml)
• Good Hiking 🥾shoes and socks
• 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 💡 ==

💡 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)

• 09:00-09:25 Meet, Gather, and board [09:25] TAG Bus N62 at stop Notre-Dame - Musée (Just in front if museum on east side of street)
• 09:51: Arrive [Col de Vance] bus stop and Start Hike (Trail is across the street)
• 12:00: Arrive at Summit/Fort Entrance - Begin Group Picnic / Visit Museum / Gift Shops
• 13:30-13:15: Begin return hike to [Col de Vance ] N62 Stop
• 14:15-15:15 (+/- 30 minutes): Catch TAG Bus N62 back to Grenoble Musée leaving at [ 14:13h, 15:13h, 16:13h ]
• NOTE: Goal to catch the 14:13h, but the 15:13h is acceptable
• 14:45-15:45: Arrive back in Grenoble
• [End of official event!]
• Cafe / Tea / Beers after, if anyone has energy.

Bus Route:
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 💡 ==