What are the nearby national and regional parks near Grenoble?

The second-largest of France’s 10 national parks lies southeast of Grenoble, a sweeping high-altitude playground of soaring peaks and eternal snow. The Massif de l’Oisans is closest to the city, where you’ll find big-name ski resorts like the Alpe d’Huez and Les 2 Alpes, and adrenaline junkies can get their fix away from the slopes too. The epic landscapes provide a spectacular backdrop for mountaineering, paragliding, white-water rafting, mountain biking, and many other outdoor activities. South of Grenoble, the forested peaks of the Vercors National Park fringe the edges of the French Alps. Wild and untamed―there are no roads or villages here!―this is hiking nirvana, where you choose from numerous long-distance trails and pitch your tent in the heart of the mountains. You can also explore different options for camping near Grenoble on Hipcamp.