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 (2)
See all- 🟢 🥾 Easy Hike - Fort Saint-Eynard (2025) 🟢 🥾Musée de Grenoble, Grenoble
💡 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/G4EgG01PJSOGgSz1Kaw3Q3An 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)
- 🥾🌚Harvest Moon ("lune de moisson") - Night Hike to Mt.Jala (Bastille) 2025🌚🥾JARDIN DES DAUPHINS, Grenoble
== 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 💡 ==
- 🚶♀️🚶♂️ 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)
