๐ฅพ๐ข Hike (Easy): Cascades (Waterfalls) at Canyon du Furon (Sassenage) ๐ฅพ๐ข


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== ๐ฅพ๐ข Plan: Hike (Easy): Cascades (Waterfalls) at Canyon du Furon (village Sassenage) ==
A continuation in a series of "Easy Hikes Around Town Without Cars" GAC Events I'll be hosting this summer.
We'll be following a 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 HyperCenter, so this is an exceptionally good place/location to visit during the "dog days of summer" in Grenoble to beat the heat.
NOTE: We will only hike; we WILL NOT be visiting the actual "Grotte Les Cuves de Sassenage" exhibit .
BONUS: Local HISTORY: For those of you who also attend my Museum events, and who have come to the Museum of the Resistance and Deportation, we'll make an extra special trip to visit a WW2 memorial dedicated to the Maquis resistance of the Vercors.
If you're new to the Grenoble Adventure Club, and you've already hiked up the Bastille, and you're considering hiking more-challenging events with the GAC, this is an excellent opportunity to test your fitness, familiarize / sample the local geography, and test your gear (Break in your new boots)
== Route Details ==
This event is 5 miles / 8km distance over mixed terrain (Roads, Trails, Cascades/Boulders) - Out and Back
A 1500 feet / 500m elevation gain (Comparable to Bastile w/ Mount Jala)
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
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:
- 13:15-13:30h: Rally between at Tram-A line stop "La Poya"
- 13:30h: Walk to Village/Caves de Sassenage (20-30 mins)
- 14:00h: Begin of Hike (Stops along the way to enjoy the cool temps)
- 15:00h: Arrive at WWII Maquis Memorial (Rest/Picnic)
- 15:45h: Hike Back to Tram-A/La Poya
- 16:15h: (End of Event) Arrive/Return Back to Tram Line-A at stop "La Poya"
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!
== ๐จ๏ธ EN/FR ๐จ๏ธ ==
๐ฆ /๐ : We speak English/French in all our events. Don't worry if your English/French is not that good. Nos รฉvรจnements sont en Anglais et Franรงais. Ne soyez pas inquiets si votre niveau d'anglais n'est pas "suffisant".
== โ What do you need โ ==
- ๐ฅพ Hiking shoes (or any good/non slippery shoes)
- Hiking poles (only if you want; optional)
- ๐ง Water (1.5L - 2L depending on your fitness)
- ๐ซ Some snacks + ๐ฅ Food for lunch / picnic
- ๐ฌ 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
- ๐ Sun-cream (creme Solaire) / ๐ Sun glasses (lunettes de Solaire) / Chapeau (Hat)
- ๐ Your smile / ๐ Happiness
- Bug Spray / Any other safety gear you need (Prescriptions or EpiPen)
- Money/Les Argent ( for Tram , etc. )
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/explore/locations/129577634261850/gorges-du-furon/
https://www.instagram.com/explore/locations/246317281/les-cuves-de-sassenage/
More about that exhibit for a future event:
https://www.grottelescuvesdesassenage.fr/
https://www.facebook.com/GrotteLesCuvesdeSassenage/#
== ๐ก Rules of The Day ๐ก ==
- ๐ถโโ๏ธ๐ถโโ๏ธ The GAC group is about hiking ๐ฅพ , 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. โ
- ๐ Hiking is about enjoying and respecting mother nature!
- Don't throw/dump any garbage ๐ฎ in nature, not even fruit pelt: ๐(2 years for decomposition), ๐ (6 months); egg shell ๐ฅ (3 years)
- Don't be (too) late ๐ 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. ๐ That way, we won't wait for you ๐
- ๐ 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!
- ๐ท COVID-19 rules at the moment: https://www.gouvernement.fr/en/coronavirus-covid-19

๐ฅพ๐ข Hike (Easy): Cascades (Waterfalls) at Canyon du Furon (Sassenage) ๐ฅพ๐ข