Isère

What you need to know before you go

Isere is a bustling region populated by mountains and cliffs where travelers can enjoy stunning natural landscapes and thrilling activities. Winter travelers tend to take full advantage of the mountains with their impressive ski slopes and adjoining state-of-the-art facilities. Alpe d’Huez, for example, is famous for the Tour de France mountain climb, though Deux-Alpes is also popular. If you’re looking for something more suitable for hiking or biking, Ecrins National Park boasts scenic trails in the heart of the local Alps.

Several towns and cities are located within Isere, and each has something special to offer its visitors. Grenoble is considered to be the capital of the Alps with its iconic cable car, but you may also want to check out Mans, a small town with numerous historical buildings and sites. Additionally, Isere is home to Pont-en-Royans, a fascinating town with medieval-era houses positioned on the cliffs over the river gorge.

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    The best ski resorts in Isère offer a wide range of adventures on the snow, from standard skiing and snowboarding to ice climbing and paragliding. This vast region consists of 4 mountains within the French Alps, namely Belledonne, Oisans, Chartreuse and Vercors. With more than 1,000 km of slopes across dozens of world-class ski resorts, Isère is the 3rd-largest ski region...

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