Sassenage is a region situated at the foot of a cliff, bordering Grenoble and serving as a gateway to the Vercors Regional Natural Park. This area offers a diverse landscape, characterized by pre-Alpine natural areas, forested trails, and the dramatic Furon Gorges. Its varied terrain makes it suitable for several sports like road cycling, jogging, hiking, touring cycling, and more, providing a green setting for outdoor pursuits.
Sassenage offers a wide array of outdoor activities…
121
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4.5
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Average rating
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4.5
(104)
1,790
riders
52.6km
01:59
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

1
riders
13.2km
00:33
70m
70m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.4
(65)
982
riders
55.7km
03:09
1,150m
1,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

4.3
(8)
336
riders
44.6km
02:41
1,140m
1,150m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.
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3.0
(3)
182
runners
8.43km
00:52
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

165
runners
9.45km
00:59
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.5
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52
runners
7.86km
01:02
270m
270m
Hard run. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.0
(1)
55
runners
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.8
(13)
62
hikers
12.4km
04:59
710m
710m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

4.7
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36
hikers
3.20km
01:20
200m
200m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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36
hikers
4.28km
01:40
220m
220m
Hard hike. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(3)
31
hikers
10.1km
04:10
720m
720m
Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
(2)
123
riders
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

81
riders
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.0
(3)
81
riders
16.5km
00:58
30m
30m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

5.0
(2)
54
riders
22.8km
01:52
480m
480m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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4.6
(11)
54
riders
25.6km
01:53
600m
600m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

4.8
(10)
29
riders
18.0km
01:18
340m
340m
Hard gravel ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

4.0
(11)
64
riders
40.6km
03:17
1,020m
1,020m
Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route.

5.0
(3)
42
riders
91.1km
04:32
180m
180m
Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.0
(4)
24
hikers
8.90km
04:06
700m
700m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
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15
hikers
12.5km
07:01
1,020m
1,020m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

14
hikers
3.74km
02:29
410m
410m
Hard mountaineering route. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

5.0
(2)
9
hikers
12.1km
05:21
800m
800m
Hard mountaineering route. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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5.0
(3)
12
riders
14.4km
01:01
210m
220m
Hard mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(1)
20
riders
23.2km
02:06
720m
720m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

12
riders
23.1km
02:00
510m
510m
Hard mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.

4.0
(1)
8
riders
35.7km
04:25
1,610m
1,610m
Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike.
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Sassenage offers a variety of outdoor activities including Road cycling, Jogging, Hiking, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Mountaineering. The region features 81 routes across these sports, with an average rating of 4.42 stars.
Key natural attractions include the Vercors Regional Natural Park, the geological formations of Les Cuves de Sassenage, and the Furon Gorges and Waterfalls. The Château de Sassenage Park also features remarkable bicentennial trees and diverse flora.
Yes, Sassenage offers several road cycling routes for various fitness levels, including options along the Isère river and more challenging climbs towards the Vercors. For more details, refer to the Road Cycling Routes around Sassenage guide.
Sassenage provides numerous hiking trails, ranging from short walks to forested paths within the Vercors Regional Natural Park. Trails lead to features like the Cascades du Furon and the Cuves de Sassenage. The Hiking around Sassenage guide offers further information.
Yes, a family-friendly cycling loop starts from the Château de Sassenage and follows the Isère river. The initial section of this route is primarily on safe, dedicated cycle paths. Other easy routes are also available.
The Vercors Regional Natural Park is a pre-Alpine natural area accessible from Sassenage, known for its forested hiking trails and diverse landscapes. It features sites like the Ardente Fountain and the Peuil bog, offering rich flora and fauna.
Les Cuves de Sassenage are natural cisterns located within caves at the foot of the Vercors, featuring stalactites and stalagmites. A path along the Furon torrent leads to the cave entrance, providing a refreshing environment.
Sassenage is a popular destination on komoot, with more than 69,000 visitors having explored its routes. The region's routes have received an average rating of 4.42 out of 5 stars from users.
Komoot offers several guides for Sassenage, including Road Cycling Routes around Sassenage, Hiking around Sassenage, and Running Trails around Sassenage. Guides for Touring cycling, Gravel biking, Mountain biking, and Mountaineering are also available.
For tourism information related to Sassenage, contact Grenoble Alpes Tourisme. Their phone number is +33 (0)4 76 42 41 41. For general inquiries about the municipality, the Mairie de Sassenage can be reached at 04 76 27 48 63.
Yes, Sassenage serves as a starting point for more challenging road cycling routes, particularly towards the Vercors massif. These routes often feature significant elevation changes. Examples include routes like "Gorges de la Bourne – Bourne Gorge loop from Sassenage".
Sassenage supports various cycling types, including Road cycling, Touring cycling, Gravel biking, and Mountain biking. The region's diverse terrain caters to different preferences and skill levels.

