Travel Guide to Fort of the Saint-Eynard

Getting There

• Public Transport

  Start your journey at Grenoble's main train station, Gare de Grenoble. From the station, take tram line A (the direction is 'Échirolles') and get off at the 'Gare routière' stop. This takes about 5 minutes. Once at the bus station, look for bus line 6010 that heads towards 'Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse'. The bus ride will take approximately 30 minutes. Get off at the stop 'Le Sappey - Les Cottets'. From there, you need to walk to the Fort of the Saint-Eynard. Follow the signs for the fort; the path is marked and will lead you to the fort in about 40-50 minutes of walking uphill.

• Walking

  If you prefer to walk from the city center, start at Place Grenette. Head towards Rue de la République and keep walking straight until you reach the end of the street. Turn right onto Avenue Alsace-Lorraine, and walk towards the Chartreuse Mountains. Continue walking for about 4 kilometers, which should take approximately 1 hour, until you reach the base of the Fort of Saint-Eynard. Once at the base, follow the designated hiking trails that will lead you to the fort. The hike may take an additional 1-1.5 hours depending on your pace.

• Biking

  For those who enjoy biking, you can rent a bike in Grenoble. Start at the bike rental locations in the city center. Head towards the Isère River and follow the bike paths that lead toward the Chartreuse Mountains. Follow signs directing you to 'Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse'. The biking distance is approximately 10 kilometers, which should take about 30-40 minutes. Once you reach Le Sappey, you will need to park your bike and walk the remaining distance to the Fort of Saint-Eynard, which is about a 1-hour hike uphill.