Musée des Troupes de Montagne: A Tribute to Alpine Soldiers
Discover the heroic history of France's mountain troops at this museum located in the historic Fort de la Bastille, with panoramic views of Grenoble.
Located within the historic Fort de la Bastille in Grenoble, the Musée des Troupes de Montagne (Museum of Mountain Troops) pays homage to the French mountain troops, known as the 'Blue Devils'. It showcases their history, equipment, and contributions to various military operations since its establishment in 1988.
A brief summary to Musée des troupes de montagne
- Fort de la Bastille, Grenoble, 38000, FR
- +33476009225
- Visit website
Local tips
- Take the cable car up to the Bastille for a unique and scenic ride to the museum.
- Check the museum's opening hours, as it is closed annually in January.
- Allow ample time to explore both the museum and the Fort de la Bastille, as there is much to see.
- Consider walking down from the Bastille via the Jardin des Dauphins path for a scenic descent.
Getting There
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Public Transport
From Grenoble city center, take tram lines A or B to the 'Victor Hugo' stop. From there, it's a short walk to the Bastille cable car station (Téléphérique de la Bastille). The cable car will take you directly to the Fort de la Bastille, where the museum is located. A single tram ticket costs €2 and is valid for one hour. The cable car return trip costs €9.
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Walking
From the Grenoble SNCF train station, it is a 13-minute walk to the cable car station. Head towards the Jardin de Ville and then to Quai Stéphane Jay, where the cable car departure point is located. Alternatively, you can walk up to the Bastille via marked trails, but this is a steep and strenuous hike. Once at the Fort, the museum is easily accessible. Walking to the cable car station is free, but the cable car fare applies (€9 return).
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Driving
When driving to the Musée des Troupes de Montagne, aim for the Fort de la Bastille. Limited parking is available at the top, but it can be crowded. Paid parking options are available near the cable car departure station, such as Parking Grenette Téléphérique (€3-6 per hour) and Parking Notre-Dame Musée. A free parking option is Parking de l'Esplanade, a 12-minute walk from the cable car. From any of these parking locations, you can take the cable car up to the Fort de la Bastille and access the museum. Parking costs vary, but expect to pay around €15-€25 for a few hours.
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