Grenoble urban unit, Vercors Regional Natural Park

#3 among attractions in Vercors Regional Natural Park

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The urban unit of Grenoble is a French urban unit centred on the city of Grenoble. An urban unit is a contiguously built-up area with at least 2,000 inhabitants, according to the definition by the French statistics institute INSEE. In the current zoning, revised in 2020, it consists of 38 communes. It covers 358.1 km² and has 451,096 inhabitants, population density 1260 /km². The urban unit largely overlaps with, but should not be confused with, the administrative entity Grenoble-Alpes Métropole. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 45°6'42"N, 5°26'1"E

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Grenoble urban unit – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bournillon cave, Beauvoir-en-Royans, Autrans, Grotte de Choranche.

4 miS
Cave
Bournillon cave, Choranche
101 min walk • The Bournillon Cave, located in the picturesque commune of Choranche, France, is a marvel for both speleologists and tourists alike. Known as one of the largest cave entrances in Europe, this natural wonder is nestled in the heart of the Vercors Regional Natural Park...
4.9 miW
Area
Beauvoir-en-Royans, Saint-Romans
126 min walk • Beauvoir-en-Royans is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
6.9 miNE
Locality
Autrans
176 min walk • One of the main attractions in Autrans is its vast network of hiking and mountain biking trails, which wind their way through lush forests, rolling meadows, and towering mountain peaks. Visitors can explore the breathtaking landscape on foot or by bike, taking in...
3.2 miSW
Climbing, Mountain
Grotte de Choranche, Choranche
82 min walk • The cave of Choranche, also called cave of Coufin-Chevaline, is located in the department of Isère, near Choranche in the regional natural park of Vercors and in the massif of Vercors.
5.5 miSW
Locality
Pont-en-Royans
141 min walk • One of the most iconic landmarks in Pont-en-Royans is the impressive Pont de la Goule Noire, a stone bridge that spans the Bourne River and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding scenery. The bridge is a popular spot for photographers and nature enthusiasts...
7.2 miSE
Memorial
War Memorial, Corrençon-en-Vercors
183 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
5.2 miW
Memorial
War Memorial, Saint-Romans
133 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
6.1 miNW
Memorial
War Memorial, Saint-Marcellin
156 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
4.7 miE
Memorial
War Memorial, Méaudre
120 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
4.3 miS
Memorial
War Memorial, Saint-Julien-en-Vercors
110 min walk • Monuments aux Morts are French war memorials established to commemorate the losses of World War I.
2 miE
Locality
Rencurel
52 min walk • One of the main attractions in Rencurel is the Gorges de la Bourne, a breathtaking canyon carved by the Bourne River. Visitors can explore the canyon on foot or by bike, taking in the awe-inspiring rock formations and lush vegetation.