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๐ŸŸข ๐Ÿฅพ Easy Hike - Fort Saint-Eynard (2025) ๐ŸŸข ๐Ÿฅพ

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๐ŸŸข ๐Ÿฅพ Easy Hike - Fort Saint-Eynard (2025) ๐ŸŸข ๐Ÿฅพ

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=== 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!)

๐Ÿš‹ Starting from bus stop outside of Grenoble National Art Museum
๐Ÿ‘๏ธโ€๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ 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.

== ๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ EN/FR ๐Ÿ—จ๏ธ ==
๐Ÿฆ…/๐Ÿ“ : We speak English/French in all our events. Don't be 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".

== ๐Ÿฅพ Hike "Fort Saint-Eynard" ๐Ÿฅพ ==

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 - Musรฉe (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 Musรฉe
  • 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

== โ” What do you need to Bring โ” ==

  • Decent Hiking shoes ๐Ÿฅพ (or any 'non flat/slippery' shoes)
  • Clothes for hiking between 14degC and 24degC
  • Water ๐Ÿงƒ (1-2L) + Some snacks ๐Ÿซ / Tea/Coffee in Thermos
  • Sun Hat / Chapeau + ๐ŸŒž Creme Solaire (Sunscreen Lotion)/ ๐Ÿ˜Ž Sun glasses (lunettes de Solaire)
  • Bug Spray / Gloves / Any other safety gear you need (your EpiPen for example)
  • ๐Ÿ˜ Your smile / ๐Ÿ˜Š Happiness
  • Money/Argent for TAG Tram (OURA Card)

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== ๐Ÿ’ก Rules of The Day ๐Ÿ’ก ==

  • ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™€๏ธ๐Ÿšถโ€โ™‚๏ธ The GAC group is about hiking ๐Ÿฅพ , 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›”
  • ๐Ÿ˜ Hiking is about enjoying and respecting mother nature!
  • Don't throw/dump any garbage ๐Ÿšฎ in nature, not even fruit pelt: ๐ŸŒ(2 years for decomposition), ๐ŸŠ (6 months); egg shell ๐Ÿฅš (3 years)
  • Don't be (too) late ๐Ÿ˜‡ 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. ๐Ÿ’œ That way, we won't wait for you ๐Ÿ’œ
  • ๐Ÿ’Ÿ 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!
  • ๐Ÿ˜ท 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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