Discover Grignon: Forest, Hiking Trails and Cultural Heritage

Grignon offers two distinct starting points for planning a trip: outdoor nature and local culture. The forest, mountain hiking trails and the Véloroute des Préalpes offer different activities; the Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Salette and the library add history and regular events to the picture. If you are looking for a hotel in Grignon, you can first decide which of these aspects you would like to shape your stay most.

Cycling Route and Lakeshore

A municipal plan from 2015 shows the route of the Véloroute des Préalpes along the Isère through Grignon. Before setting out, check the current condition of the surface and the signage. Grignon’s leisure area is located on the shore of a 20-hectare lake and is open year-round; check its current operating status before your visit. The cycling route and lakeshore thus offer two different ways to enjoy nature in Grignon.

Forest and Hiking Trails

The forest of Grignon stretches from the valley floor to an altitude of 1,700 metres and covers less than 600 hectares. These two figures describe different characteristics: the altitude indicates the vertical range, while the area indicates the size of the woodland. There are mountain hiking trails in the forested massif. If you are choosing between cycling and hiking, you can distinguish between a route along the Isère and trails through the forest.

The Base de loisirs des Glières

The Base de loisirs des Glières has a playground and picnic tables, and offers an impressive view of the mountains. These features give the site its own focus: it combines play, a place to picnic and views of the mountain scenery. Check its current operating status before your visit.

Chapel and Library

The Chapelle Notre-Dame de la Salette was built in Neveau in 1875. In May 1878, it received a bell from the Paccard workshops. The construction date and the bell are two details from its history, occurring one after the other. The chapel is open daily year-round and admission is free. Check these details before travelling.

The library is next to the school, is open to everyone and hosts regular events for children and adults. It complements the chapel in a different way: while the chapel is a historic building, the library focuses on recurring events. If a particular date matters for your visit, check the latest event schedule.

Choose a Nature or Cultural Focus

When choosing a destination, you can contrast nature as an active pursuit—whether on the cycling route or the mountain hiking trails—with the cultural attractions of the chapel and library events. The lakeshore and the Base de loisirs offer, in addition, time by the water and mountain views.

Discover more destinations: Montvalezan, Sainte-Foy-Tarentaise, Aigueblanche, Saint-Sorlin-Darves, Notre-Dame-Du-Pré, Saint-Oyen, Albens, Saint-Franc

For the broader travel overview: Savoie.