View over the mountains

The view over the mountains

A panoramic stop on the Grenoble audio-guided tour, this viewpoint offers a last look at the mountains before descending back to the city. From the heights of the Bastille, the panorama takes in the great massifs that surround Grenoble.

Vercors, Belledonne and Mont Blanc

From here one admires the Vercors massif and that of Belledonne, which frame the valley. On a clear day, one can even glimpse Mont Blanc in the distance, recognisable among all by its snowy dome. Grenoble, nicknamed the capital of the Alps, owes much to this setting of mountains.

What to see

This belvedere is the ideal place to grasp the unique relationship between Grenoble and its mountains. Take time to identify the peaks and to enjoy this panorama, one of the finest of the city, before beginning the descent.

Practical information

This viewpoint is on the heights of the Bastille, in Grenoble. Freely accessible, it can be discovered at any time; the visibility of the peaks depends on the weather.

What massifs can be seen from the Bastille ?

The Vercors and Belledonne, and on a clear day Mont Blanc in the distance.

Why is Grenoble the capital of the Alps ?

For its location at the foot of great Alpine massifs that surround it on all sides.