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Isère
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With Grenoble at its heart, this department is home to ski resorts, the Écrins National Park, the Vercors, and the Chartreuse, making it an ideal destination for nature and outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
Overview of Isère
Key Facts
- Localisation:
- Heure locale:
- Code département: 38.
- Départements limitrophes:
- Préfecture: Grenoble.
- Sous-préfectures: La Tour-du-Pin, Vienne.
- Nombre de communes: 521.
- Population: 1,258,722 inhabitants (2017).
- Superficie: 7,431 km².
- Densité: 169 inhabitants/km².
- Point le plus haut: Pic Lory (4,088 m).
- Point le plus bas: Péage de Roussillon (134 m).
- Littoral: 0 km, no maritime access.
- Intérêts (on ): Nature ; Culture / ; Relaxation-holidays
- Site internet: http://www.isere-tourisme.com
History of Isère
Geography and Environment
Culture and Economy
What to See in Isère
With Grenoble at its heart, this department is home to ski resorts, the Écrins National Park, the Vercors, and the Chartreuse, making it an ideal destination for nature and outdoor enthusiasts year-round.
What to Do in Isère
Climate and Weather
The department experiences a highly varied climate depending on altitude and exposure, with Atlantic, continental, alpine, and even Mediterranean influences in the south of Isère.