Lac de Monteynard & Himalayan Footbridges
Passerelles himalayennes du Monteynard
Two Himalayan-style suspension footbridges, each over 200 m long, cross the emerald reservoir; walking across, you have the lake and gorge beneath your feet.
Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet is a reservoir on the Drac River. Two suspension footbridges span the Drac and the Ébron rivers. Opened in 2007, the bridges are narrow and sway, which makes crossing them thrilling. You can walk round trip from the car park in about 3 to 5 hours, or combine the walk with a summer boat trip for a one-way return. The lake area is windy and is a popular spot for kitesurfing. It is about 40 km from Grenoble.
Opening hours
Open all day; suspension bridge closed in bad weather
Nearby sights
- Château de Vizille
- Mont Aiguille
- Tour Perret & Parc Paul-Mistral
- Place Grenette
- Museum of the Resistance and Deportation of Isère
- Jardin de Ville
- Grenoble-Bastille Cable Car
- Palais du Parlement du Dauphiné & Place Saint-André