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Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte

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Small town of Vercors, Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte takes place in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, in the department of Isère. Located on average mountain, it is part of the Regional Natural Park of Vercors, in the French Pre-Alps, less than ten kilometers from Grenoble.

Occupied in Prehistory, the territory of Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte was mainly developed in the eleventh century with the creation of a modest parish. Originally divided into three distinct parts, the commune was amputated, at the beginning of the XXth century of a territory then became Seyssinet-Parizet. The city was once the center of the Grenoble jet-set between the 1950s and 1970s, due to its very modern facilities. At that time, the city was an important ski resort, hosting part of the infrastructure of the Grenoble Olympic Games in 1968.

Today still very touristy, Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte reveals to its visitors of passage exceptional landscapes, as well as some cultural sites to discover the time of a walk in the surroundings.

Geographical information

MunicipalitySaint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte
Postcode38250
Latitude45.1696860 (N 45° 10’ 11”)
Longitude5.6292630 (E 5° 37’ 45”)
AltitudeFrom 863m to 1897m
Surface area11.26 km²
Population1135 inhabitants
Density100 inhabitants/km²
PrefectureGrenoble (19.4 km, 28 min)
Insee code38433
IntercommunalityCC du Massif du Vercors
DepartmentIsère
TerritoriesAlps, Dauphiné
RegionAuvergne-Rhône-Alps

Nearest cities & towns

Lans-en-Vercors9 km (12 min)
Seyssins14 km (23 min)
Claix15.6 km (26 min)
Seyssinet-Pariset16.1 km (24 min)
Engins17.1 km (24 min)
Le Pont-de-Claix18 km (26 min)
Grenoble18.8 km (32 min)
Échirolles18.9 km (29 min)
Sassenage19.2 km (28 min)
Saint-Martin-le-Vinoux20 km (37 min)
Fontaine21 km (30 min)
Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors21 km (27 min)
Bresson21 km (28 min)
Eybens21 km (27 min)

Things to see and do

In the Romanesque style, the church of Saint-Nizier dates from the 11th century and was rebuilt during the 12th century. Although it was seriously damaged during the revolutionary period, it still retains its bell-tower, as well as its flat-bed choir. Inside, the decor dates back to the 1960s, and you can admire a path of the cross in vineyards and sycamore maple branches. The building was largely rebuilt in the mid-19th century.

Historic national site, the memorial of Saint-Nizier was built in memory of the victims of the Second World War. It takes place on the site of the fighting that took place in June 1944 and welcomes the remains of civilian resistance fighters and soldiers. It is possible to discover a national necropolis where 98 resistants are based, like the writer Paul Prévost.

Labeled Heritage of the 20th century, the springboard of the 1968 Olympic Games lies below the Trois Pucelles. Measuring 90 meters, he served for the combined ski events.

Walking through the town, you will discover the remains of the fortified house of the Tour de Gravelle, a building dating back to medieval times.

Three hiking trails cross the Saint-Nizier-du-Moucherotte, the GR9, the GR91, and the country hiking trail, the Tour des Quatre Montagnes.

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Information points

Events and festivities

The weekly market is held every Sunday at the end of the afternoon. At the end of the year, the municipality offers a Christmas market with many activities.

The festival of the village and the music is held in June. On the program, a creative traveler market, a lively meal, a sale of books, or an orientation course.

Weather

Friday 19 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 8°C
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Saturday 20 april
Min. 2°C - Max. 6°C
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Sunday 21 april
Min. 0°C - Max. 4°C
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Visits, leisure and activities nearby

Leisure activities

Last nameActivity typeRateCity
Caving in Vercors & Chartreuse
Sports sensations45 € to 75 € Autrans-Méaudre en Vercors (6.7 km)
Canyoning around Grenoble, Chartreuse and Vercors
Sports sensations48 € to 60 € Grenoble (7.5 km)
Canyoning Grenoble, in the heart of Chartreuse and Vercors
Sports sensations50 € to 80 € Grenoble (7.8 km)
Canyoning in Vercors or Chartreuse
Sports sensations50 € to 65 € Grenoble (8.1 km)
Outdoor show: 1944. Resistance! Vercors
Culture and education17 € Pont-en-Royans (26 km)

Outings

Last nameOuting typeDifficultyDurationDeparture municipality
Molière Plateau
HikeIntermediate4:00Lans-en-Vercors (2.2 km)
Vizille panoramic viewpoint
HikeIntermediate2:00Vizille (15.3 km)
Heritage Visit
Village visitEasy1:00Corrençon-en-Vercors (18 km)
Robert Lakes
HikeIntermediate1:30Chamrousse (20 km)
Pursollet Lake from Gavet
HikeAthletic4:00Livet-et-Gavet (22 km)

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