[Tentative] Chartreuse: Museum of the Grande Chartreuse (Museum + Small Hike)

== Summary ==

This is a hybrid Meetup, combining elements of the Museum circuit, with the endurance of one of Albin's GAC hikes!

The main event will go by bus (TransIsere 7000), but you are of course welcome to go by car and join us there.

Details about the museum

https://www.musee-grande-chartreuse.fr/en/practical-information

The museum shares a stretch of land with a Monastery as well as several other related buildings (A chapel, etc.). Our proposed hiking path will take us past all of these landmarks.

The museum is RE-OPEN from 4 April to 1st November 2020 April, May, September, October; November: July and August: the every day
Open: 10 am -6:30 pm except Sundays 2-6:30 pm

== THE PLAN ==

To find us: We will meet at Gare Grenoble Routière, Lane #3, from where bus 7000 departs. I normally wear a high-viz vest.

General Plan:

• 08:30 Take the bus [TransIsère 7000] to stop [LA CORRERIE] departing at [08:35]
  -- That's AM, AKA, in the morning, for the French attendees >:}
  -- You will need to buy a TransIsere bus ticket: Zone A+B+C
  --> You can buy it on the Kiosk
  --> You can buy it via SMS, so please arrive early.
• 09:30 Arrive, hike up to the museum
• 10:00 Visit/Enjoy museum (and gift shop!)
  -- There is an entrance fee (Full price: € 8.50)
  --> Some discounts my be available for certain groups (Students, etc.)
  --> Hopefully it includes a shot of Chartreuse?
• 11:30 First Lunch (Picnic on the museum grounds (Weather Permitting)
• 12:15 A 8-10km hike/randonee around the museum grounds (Details below)
• 17:17 Catch the bus back to Grenoble
• 18:30 Back in Grenoble for drinks and afterwards (after-words?)

== What to Bring ==

We'll be doing some moderate hiking, so:

• Extra FFP1/2/3 Masks
• 2-3 Liters of Water
• Hiking Boots
• Sunscreen
• Hat/Chapeau
• Your lunch + Snacks to keep your blood sugar up
• Rain Coat, Just in Case (Forecast 7 days out shows no rain)
• Hiking Poles (Batons)
• High viz vest, as we have to cross over some roads.
• Whistle/Sifflet
• Medicines or Prescriptions for Allergies you may have.

== References ==

Proposed Hiking Route:
https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-aug-8-08-37-pm-f8ff8b2

Full Bus Schedule:
https://www.transisere.fr/ftp/documents_CG38/fh-7000-2020-2021-18-janv.pdf

YouTube Video Mashup:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4nTptukEN0

== What to Bring ==
* Comfortable Shoes
* Bottle of Water
* Cell phone charger/battery
* An open mind >:}
== 💡 Rules of The Day 💡 ==

• 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ The group is about cultural exchange, language learning, education, active lifestyle --- and sure, also socializing and making platonic friends BUT NOT about flirting or speed dating! We want everyone to feel comfortable during our events. ⛔
• Be sure to support the museums by buying a small gift, even if just a Post Card to send home to the family and friends.
• Don't be (too) late 😇 We have a large 15 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