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Edition 2017 AT THEALPS- HEART OF THE FRENCH ALPS Taste the French way of life Isere by bike six must-see places in Isère + BEST IDEAS FREE © Agence photo Urope © WWW.VISITISERE.COM #VISITISERE © Pierre Jayet Mountain rangeof Chartreuse, viewofthePinea Isère in the summertime, a must-see destination Particularly cherished by tourists in winter, the French department of Isère has far more to offer to its visitors than its legendary ski runs. In summer, this little piece of south-eastern France reveals other facets of its personality. Nature lovers will enjoy walks alongside the lakes, bike rides, trail running and canyoning in the heart of French Alps. As for city dwellers, they will take great delight in attending open-air music festivals, will try new gastronomic experiences and will discover the rich architectural heritage of the region’s cities and typical villages. Travelling in Isère in the summertime is an amazing and unforgettable experience that will enable you to recharge your batteries and where wonder is daily. Whether you prefer nature or cities, sports or relaxation, © Images et rêves history or music, you will certainly find a way to satisfy your holiday desires while discovering unique aspects of France. On the left : Hiking in Chartreuse. This document is a tourist brochure. We have taken great care in selecting the information provided in this booklet as we tried to choose them objectively. All the mentioned indications and prices are only in- formative and not contractual. They shall not involve the responsibility of “Isère tourisme”. For more information: [email protected] Rédactrice : Nathalie Gresset © Images et rêves 4 Full information on www.visitisere.com Contents P2 P6 P7 P10 P12 P16 P18 P22 P24 P30 P33 P34 P6 DISCOVER ISÈRE WITH FOUR OUTDOOR SPORTS / P7-9 TASTE THE FRENCH WAY OF LIFE / P10-11 CITY BREAK GRENOBLE & VIENNE / P12-15 ISÈRE BY BIKE / P16-17 HIKES FROM THE BANKS OF THE RHONE RIVER TO THE PEAKS OF THE ALPS / P18-21 SIX MUST-SEE PLACES IN ISÈRE / P22-23 LAKES AND RIVERS IN ISÈRE / P24-29 THE REMARKABLY RICH AND WELL-CONSERVED HERITAGE OF ISÈRE / P30-32 SUMMER EVENTS IN ISÈRE / P33 ISÈRE, ONE OF THE BEST SKI DESTINATIONS / P34 THE GRENOBLE AIR PARC JOINT DEVELOPMENT ZONE Full information on www.visitisere.com 5 Discover Isère with 4 outdoor sports Kitesurfing: surfing between the water, the air… and Summer skiing, go skiing all year round the mountains Who said that skiing in summer was impossible? In Isère, a resort Monteynard Lake is without doubts THE paradise for kitesurfers in Isère enables skiers to practise their favourite sport all year round. With the and in France. This turquoise-blue water lake, which is located 25 biggest skiable glacier of Europe, the resort of “Les 2 Alpes” is one of kilometres south of Grenoble, gathers all the prerequisites to enable the the rare resorts in France to open its slopes during the summer season. good practice of this sliding sport: second most windy lake in Europe, Holidaymakers can hit eight slopes – one green (easy), nine blue moderate thermal breeze between 10 and 20 knots and a surface area (medium) and one red (harder than blue) – that stretch over 90 hectares, of 657 hectares. This wonderful stretch of water is situated at the foot between 2,900 and 3,600 meters high. Beginners, experts and of the Alps in an exceptional and relaxing natural setting. In addition to freestylers will find for sure what they are looking for. kitesurfing, water sports enthusiasts will be able to try many other sports ►www.les2alpes.com/en and activities such as canoeing, sailing, water-skiing, fishing and wakeboard. ►www.lac-monteynard.com © M. Dalmasso / Les 2 Alpes © M. Dalmasso / Les 2 © Teknikite.fr © Kitesurfing on Monteynard Lake DR Summer skiing in “Les 2 Alpes” on the 3,200 m high glacier & © P. Jayet © P. The international golf course of Grenoble - Bresson Canyoning © destination-canyon.com Golf, a breath of fresh air at the foot of the mountains Canyoning, explore the French Alps Let’s grab your clubs! With about ten golf courses located in the heart of Climbers, the Alpine cliffs are yours! With a mountainous terrain sculpted the mountains, Isère gives golfers the chance to perfect their golf swing by gorges and waterfalls, the department of Isère is a very special place in a very pleasant setting. Novices or experienced players will find the 4, to practise canyoning. “Les Ecouges”, “le Furon”, “le Versoud”, 6, 9 or 18-hole golf course that matches their expectations. Golfing in “l’Infernet”, etc. are part of the 120 “Isérois” canyons, mainly situated Isère is also a wonderful opportunity to enjoy nature and sport in the in the Chartreuse and Vercors mountains. Canyoning is a combination middle of genuine havens of peace. The department counts three of speleology, hiking, climbing, mountaineering and water activities. This exceptional golf courses: the international golf course of Grenoble, the complete sport is ideal to discover the geology of Isère and the hidden golf course of Grenoble Charmeil and the golf course of Corrençon-en- face of our mountains. Abseiling descents, jumps, toboggans... Skilled Vercors. All three of them also appear in the top 15 of best French sportsmen as well as non-specialists will each find their right dose of greens. adrenaline thanks to the different difficulty levels of the canyons. ►www.isere-tourism.com/golf ►http://chartreuse-tourisme.com/en ►http://vercors.fr 6 Full information on www.visitisere.com © La Pyramide Patrick Henriroux, Head Chef of the Michelin two-star restaurant “La Pyramide”, in Vienne of renowned wines such as the “Balmes Dauphinoises”, “Coteaux du Grésivaudan” and “Château Grillet”. The most famous and Taste prestigious of them all is the “Côte-rôtie”. Produced on the right bank of the Rhône River, this red wine got its name from the verticality of its hillsides that benefit from an optimum exposure. This cru was already very popular in the French way Roma a century before the Christian era. Its flavour is a blend of spicy aromas, violet and red and black fruits. Emblematic local product, discover isère through its local Chartreuse is a green or yellow French liqueur products known all over the world. American rock band of life Each French region has its own culinary ZZ top wrote a song in 2012 about this One OF the beSt wAyS tO diSCOver iSère specialities. The department of Isère, which is beverage that is also featured in Quentin iS tO be immerSed in itS wAy OF liFe. in the heart of the French Alps, is no exception. Tarantino’s movie Death proof. Made out of hOw? by tAStinG itS lOCAl prOduCtS, Your culinary journey starts with the most well- 130 different plants and spices, the recipe of StAyinG in itS ChArminG hOmeS Or known food of all French food: cheese. Chartreuse is a well-kept secret that only the SAvOurinG the deliCiOuS COurSeS Saint-Marcellin is a little flat and round cow’s monks of Grande Chartreuse monastery know. COOKed by iSère’S heAd CheFS whO milk cheese that gets its name from the perFeCtly KnOw hOw tO hiGhliGht the eponymous village. Either dry or runny Beyond its cheese and wines, Isère is also lOCAl prOduCtS. depending on its maturing period, this soft known by cooked meats lovers for its famous cheese has been made in Isère for centuries. “Murçon”. This saucisson, which has to be Le Bleu du Vercors-Sassenage is another cooked in hot water, comes from the village of famous “Isérois” cheese. This blue-veined “la Mure”. Its aniseed-flavoured taste is due to cow’s milk cheese is mild and creamy with a caraway, a plant similar to fennel. As for hint of hazelnut. It goes well with quiches, gourmands, they will appreciate the AOC (a sauces, soufflés and salads. French label guaranteeing its origin) walnuts of Grenoble in all its forms (dried fruits, chocolate, What would be a good cheese without a good tarts, etc.) as well as the brioche of Bourgoin wine to go with it? A sacrilege. Isère has a lot Jallieu, local beers, the ravioles or chocolate. (…/…) Full information on www.visitisere.com 7 Here is a tip: try the famous blue lobster from their own lobster farm or “l’Illanka”, a chocolate and Chartreuse soufflé. ►www.domaine-de-clairefontaine.fr Located 20 kilometres south-east of Grenoble, the Michelin two-star restaurant “Les terrasses d’Uriage”, in Saint-Martin-d’Uriage, offers a refined cuisine in a delightful setting, facing the park. Managed by the Head Chef Christophe Aribert, the kitchen brigades work hard to prepare inventive courses based on local and fresh products such as Antésite from Voiron (drink), Vercors trout, fera fish, Grenoble walnut or “Isérois” cheese. Sat on red velvet chairs, guests will enjoy refined and gourmet menus in this nicely decorated restaurant. ►www.grand-hotel-uriage.com Equidistant between Grenoble and Lyon, “le Domaine des Séquoias” in Ruy-Montceau warmly welcomes customers to make them discover a traditional and contemporary cuisine. The concept of this Michelin one-star restaurant run by Eric Jambon is quite unusual: the guests don’t choose their courses on the menu. They decide the number of culinary creations they will eat but they don’t know what they are going to have in their plates. The © Agence Urope © Meal with friends discovery and the immersion are complete. Little hint: the Head Chef especially enjoys cooking excellent products such as truffle, “Farm markets”, a nice way to de Clairefontaine” or the one “du Domaine des lobster, pigeon or stag.