Why people love visiting friendly Gieres
Learn about the unique charm of Gieres with a stay in a holiday home rental. This welcoming city is known for its university setting, shopping and restaurants. A holiday rental can help make your stay complete—many rentals come with a full kitchen and laundry facilities.
Activities and attractions in Gieres
Are you searching for attractions to visit while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that Gieres has to offer. Here are some of the top attractions to explore, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Alpe d'Huez (14.8 mi / 23.8 km)
- Station de Chamrousse (6.5 mi / 10.5 km)
- Alpe du Grand Serre (12.3 mi / 19.8 km)
- Les Sept Laux Pleynet Ski Resort (12.7 mi / 20.4 km)
- Oz-en-Oisans Ski Resort (14.1 mi / 22.7 km)
- Palais des Sports (14.9 mi / 24 km)
Exploring the natural landscape of Gieres
Whether you're looking for fun outdoor activities or just want to take in the scenery, Gieres is a great place to spend some time outside. These are a few of the area's most stunning natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Paul Mistral Park (2.6 mi / 4.1 km)
- Jardin de Ville (3.3 mi / 5.2 km)
- Grand Lac de Laffrey (11.7 mi / 18.8 km)
- Villard de Lans Toboggan Park (14.1 mi / 22.6 km)
- Les Grandes Rousses (14.6 mi / 23.5 km)
- Chartreuse Regional Nature Park (14.9 mi / 24 km)
Transport options to and around Gieres
The nearest airport is in Grenoble (GNB-Grenoble - Isere), located 25.5 mi (41.1 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Chambery (CMF-Chambery - Savoie), which is 31.9 mi (51.4 km) away.
If you'd prefer to travel by train, the main station is Grenoble-Universités-Gières Station. It's easy to get around Gieres by jumping on the metro at Gieres Gare-Universites Tram Stop, Plaine des Sports Tram Stop or Bibliotheques Universitaires Tram Stop.