Fortress sights in Grenoble
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Fort de la Bastille
These days, the strategic importance of Fort de la Bastille might have waned, but the city and mountain views it proffers are spectacular. Three viewpoint indicators explain the surrounding vistas (glimpse Mont Blanc on clear days) and panels maps out hiking trails, some of which lead down the hillside.
To get to the fort, hop aboard the riverside Téléphérique Grenoble Bastille. The ascent in egg-shaped pods, which climb 264m from the quay over the swift waters of the River Isère, is almost more fun than the fort itself. Unsurprisingly, it gets crowded in summer - leave early to avoid the worst queues.
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Fort de la Bastille
Crowning a hillside above the River Isère, this 19th-century fort is Grenoble's most visible landmark. Built high and mighty to withstand invasions by the dukes of Savoy, the stronghold has long been a focus of military and political action.
Today it lures camera-toting crowds with its far-reaching views over Grenoble and the swiftly flowing River Isère to the peaks of the Vercors and, on cloud-free days, the snowy hump of Mont Blanc. Panels map out trails from gentle family walks to day hikes.
To get to the fort, hop aboard the riverside Téléphérique Grenoble Bastille The ascent in glass bubbles, which climb 264m from the quay, is almost more fun than the fort itself.…
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