Discover Fontaine

Fontaine offers several themes to consider when planning a trip: Parc de La Poya, with its wooded paths and sports facilities; Bois des Vouillants, with its natural and cultural heritage; contemporary art at Le VOG; and cycling paths along the banks of the Drac. If you are looking for a hotel in Fontaine, you can base your choice on the activities that matter to you during your stay. The offerings vary by location and theme; the two orienteering courses also differ clearly in the time they take.

Park and outdoor activities

Parc de La Poya covers nine hectares and is the largest park in Fontaine. Its wooded paths are open to runners and walkers. The same park also has a free outdoor skatepark that is open to everyone. The 700 m² facility includes a bowl and a street section. There is also a fun orienteering course, which takes about 30 minutes and is accessible to younger visitors. Depending on how much time you have and what you want to do, you can choose between the paths, the skatepark and the orienteering course.

Nature and heritage in Bois des Vouillants

Bois des Vouillants extends across the municipalities of Fontaine and Seyssinet-Pariset and is an important reservoir of biodiversity. The ruins of Ferme Froussard lie within the woods. Nature and a historic relic thus offer two distinct points of interest. An orienteering course in the woods takes about 1.5 hours and leads visitors to discover the natural heritage.

Comparing the two orienteering courses

The two orienteering courses can be compared by the time they take and their focus. At Parc de La Poya, the fun course takes about 30 minutes and is accessible to younger visitors; at Bois des Vouillants, the course takes about 1.5 hours and focuses on discovering the natural heritage. The estimated durations differ by approximately one hour. Both are approximate. When planning your day, you can therefore consider both the estimated time and the theme.

Contemporary art at Le VOG

The Le VOG contemporary art center in Fontaine hosts several exhibitions each year. Guided tours are available for individual visitors, particularly on Saturdays at 3:30 p.m. If you plan to include a tour in your itinerary, check the current schedule before your visit, as dates and times may change.

Cycling paths and regional bus

There are three kilometers of cycling paths along the banks of the Drac in Fontaine. For cyclists, this distance is a concrete point of reference for trip planning; it offers a different focus from the paths in the park and the orienteering course in the woods. Regional bus line T64 serves Fontaine on the route between Grenoble and Villard-de-Lans. As transit services may change, check the line’s current timetable before travelling.

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