Saint-Eynard Fort

  • Historic site and monument
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Saint-Eynard Fort

Adress:

Fort du Saint Eynard
Mont Saint Eynard
38700 Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse

Go there

Rehabilitated between 1991 and 1995 and open to the public, the Saint-Eynard fort offers a beautiful view of the Belledonne massif, the Grésivaudan valley and Grenoble. A permanent exhibition on the life of the garrison at the fort awaits you.

The technological evolution of artillery during the 19th century forced the military authorities to review the defensive system at the national level. From then on, the defense of the territory was organized around a series of separate forts that crossed each other. Grenoble's defense, also linked to the creation of the new kingdom of Italy in 1861, was ensured by the forts of Saint-Eynard, Bourcet, Quatre-Seigneurs, Montavie, Mûrier and Comboire, to which were added several artillery batteries such as Quichat and Néron. The fort of St Eynard controlled the roads crossing the Chartreuse, thanks to 25 artillery pieces and a garrison of 477 men.

Practical information

Equipments

  • Phone box/phone point,

  • Coach parking,

  • Parking nearby,

  • Car park,

  • Sustainable development,

  • Rain water collectors,

  • Orientation board,

  • Exhibition space,

  • Toilets

Services

  • Coach access,

  • Themed tour,

  • Shop,

  • Tourist brochures,

  • Restaurant,

  • Guided tours

Activities

  • Product tasting,

  • Temporary exhibition

Theme

  • Military Patrimony,

  • Fort

Time schedule

Choose dates:

From 05/19/26 to 05/31/26
From 06/01/26 to 08/31/26
From 09/01/26 to 11/15/26

From 05/19/26 to 05/31/26

  • Monday :

    Closed

  • Tuesday :

    Closed

  • Wednesday :

    Closed

  • Thursday :

    11h00 to 18h00

  • Friday :

    11h00 to 18h00

  • Saturday :

    11h00 to 18h00

  • Sunday :

    11h00 to 18h00

  • Jours fériés :

    Closed

Prices

Payment method

  • American Express,

  • Bank/credit card,

  • Check,

  • Currency,

  • Cash

Free access.

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Go there

Latitude : 45.234858

Longitude : 5.763263

Height : 1338

Fort du Saint Eynard
Mont Saint Eynard
38700 Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse
Go there

From Grenoble, take the D512 in the direction of Col de Porte, at the entrance of Le Sappey, turn right in the direction of the Fort and continue 3 km in the forest (the road is closed in winter).

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Information updated on 26/08/2025
by Office de Tourisme Grenoble Alpes

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