Welcome to Grenoble

Geographical location

  • Grenoble - 38 Isère 
  • 200m above sea level 

Nestled between three massifs, Belledonne, the Chartreuse and the Vercors, the city of Grenoble is the Capital of the Alps. 

It takes about: 

  • 3 hours from Paris by TGV 
  • 1 hour from Lyon airport (shuttle) 
  • 40 min from Grenoble Alpes Isère airport (shuttle) 
  • 1 hour 45 minutes from Geneva airport (shuttle)

Campus UGA

The Universitaire Grenoble Alpes campus is located in Saint-Martin d'Hères, on the outskirts of Grenoble.

Practical information on campus [FR]

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Preparing your itinerary on OSM [FR]

Train/bus

Arriving at Grenoble train station, you can reach the camp location by tram: B or D. It takes about 30 minutes to travel. From the city centre, you can also take tram C. 

In Grenoble, we validate before going up! 

  • "University Libraries" stop on campus 
  • Tram B: Grenoble Oxford / Gières Plaine des Sports 
  • Tram D: Saint-Martin-d'Hères Étienne Grappe / Grenoble Gares 
  • Tram C: Seyssins Le Prisme / Saint-Martin-d'Hères Condillac University

Plan your itinerary [FR]

By bus, you have to take lines C5, 11, or 69: stop "University Libraries".

By car

The South Ring Road: exit 3, University Estate. 

During the school holidays, the campus will be quiet and you will find plenty of free parking.

Cycling

The city has been elected "capital of cycling" (about 450 km of cycle routes), an opportunity to enjoy the many cycle paths that cross the city and the surrounding area.

Weather report

To pack your suitcase, don't hesitate to take a look at the weather [FR].

Things to visit

Local specialties

In Grenoble, we know how to treat ourselves: gratin dauphinois, bleu du Vercors, ravioli, walnut tart, Chartreuse (to be consumed in moderation!).

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