RV Rental Grenoble, ARA

Grenoble RV rentals are ideal for exploring the best of the French Alps. If you're looking to visit somewhere with a strong connection to Grenoble and the Alps, consider The Bastille. This large hill can be found at the heart of the city and features an old fort over 1,500 feet above sea level. You can enjoy a challenging hike to the top of the hill, or just a ride the cable car if you'd prefer to relax. Once at the top, you can explore the remnants of this 16th-century fort, enjoy panoramas of the city, and soak up local flora and fauna.

If you'd prefer to get lost in nature and avoid the city, consider a trip to Vercors Regional Nature Park. This 400,000-acre park is located on a plateau in French Alps and consists of grasslands, forests, ravines, and much more. There are hundreds of miles of trails for hikers to explore, including many tourist routes that afford breathtaking views from atop mountains of surrounding valleys and forests. While exploring the park, keep a lookout for local wildlife, including over 135 different bird species as well as large mammals such as boars, Alpine ibex, and deer. If you want to experience some history, there's a monument dedicated to the region's resistance fighters during World War II.

On the other side of Grenoble is one of France's mammoth national parks, Ecrins National Park. Covering well over 100,000 acres high up in the Ecrins Mountains, this park is a paradise for hikers with over 450 miles of hiking trails to explore that offer stunning mountain views. Thrill-seekers will also enjoy this park, as it's one of the top destinations for rock climbing in the country. While exploring the mountains, keep an eye out for local wildlife, including golden eagles, marmots, and ibex.

When you book an RV in Grenoble, you won't be short of pristine campgrounds for your vacation. Yelloh! Village Les 4 Montagnes is one Grenoble RV campground that promises a comfortable stay. Gorgeous views of the Isere Mountains surround this peaceful campground. Your whole family is sure to love splashing around in the pool or enjoy a massage at the on-site spa.

Alternatively, if you're looking for somewhere closer to park your campervan rental near Grenoble, consider Les Trois Pucelles Campground. This mid-sized campground is situated on the edge of the city and has everything you need for a superb camping trip, from showers and laundry machines to an ice cream parlor and a swimming pool.

While exploring the area in your motorhome rental, you'll undoubtedly want to visit some of the city's high-class museums. Musée de Grenoble is one of the most famous museums in the city and features over 1,500 pieces of art in its permanent collection ranging from ancient etching to modern masterpieces. There are several world-famous artists on display in this museum, including paintings by Paul Gaugin, Claude Monet, and René Magritte.

Another museum worth visiting when you rent a motorhome in Grenoble is Grenoble Archaeological Museum. This museum is located at the foot of the Bastille at the St. Laurent church, an 18th-century chapel built atop a Merovingian tomb. This crypt was excavated to reveal one of the finest examples of High Middle Age construction, artwork, and culture in France. Visitors can tour the church and even the crypts, which are full of artifacts and Christian engravings dating back to the sixth century.

If you want to learn more about Grenoble's recent history, stop by the Museum of Resistance and Deportation. This museum is dedicated to the memory and struggle of local people during the Second World War and features many artifacts and stories relating to this dark time. During your visit, you'll see a plethora of World War II relics, including weapons, photographs, propaganda, and much more to help remind visitors not to repeat the mistakes of the past.