Weekly: Le Bastille via La Tronche (Hiking Practice / Exercise)

NOTE: Starting in September, be sure to bring a headlight lamp to illuminate the trail on the way back down!

== Summary ==

This is a recurring weekly hiking practice/exercise excursion to the Grenoble Bastille via a route through the neighborhood La Tronche.

The purpose/goal of this event is to practice hiking to test & augment your physical performance so that you can get ready for some more-aggressive hiking events.

== Details ==

It is an easy-to-medium grade hike, mixed urban (Roads) and trails, with a relatively steep incline in the beginning, and it promises to help you break a sweat and obtain your exercise and physical fitness goals you have to prepare for future hikes in the real world/mountains.

Also a good opportunity to test/try-out any new gear you have (Break-in your new boots, jacket, lights, etc. >:} )

Route at: https://www.alltrails.com/explore/map/map-august-11-2024-cedebb6

Distance: 4.22 mi (6.791432 km)

Elevation Gain: 1,644 ft (524m) (110% of the normal Bastille, as we also go 50% of the way to Mont Jalla)

Duration: 3 hours Max (I clocked it at 2.5 hours)

Meteo / Weather Forecast:
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/fr/grenoble/45.19,5.73

== Agenda ==
* 18:45-19:00 Coalesce at Fountain du Lyon and stretch!
* 19:00 Depart for hike
* 20:30 Arrive at Bastille; water refill, toilet, rest, photos, stretching
* 21:00 Arrive back at Fountain du Lion

After the event, we can go and take a beer/tea/coffee at one of the other weekly MeetUp Events that happen on Friday evening.

== Inventory / What to Bring ==

• Good Hiking Boots / Trail Running Shoes
• Headlight (This even starts in August, it is getting dark around 21h; but soon it will be dark around 18h)
• Water (2-to-3L Reservoir)
• Snacks / Hot Beverages!
• Winter/Fall: Gloves and Hand Warmers and Neck Scarf
• Winter/Fall: Rain Jacket
• Any medications that you may need (Feel free to contact me privately if there are any health issues you think that I should know)