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Isère (US: / iːˈzɛər / ee-ZAIR, [ 3 ][ 4 ]French: [izɛʁ] ⓘ; Arpitan: Isera; Occitan: Isèra, Occitan pronunciation: [iˈsɛɾa]) is a landlocked department in the southeastern French region of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Named after the river Isère, it had a population of 1,271,166 in 2019. [ 5 ] Its prefecture is Grenoble.
High plateaux, sheer peaks, natural parks, charming villages… this mountainous department offers 23 resorts across four mountain ranges. With snow-covered summits, winter offers legendary ski runs and vast ski areas, while in summer cyclists head out for iconic climbs and sky-high passes. Discover.
The lower valley constitutes a section of the Plain of Valence [ fr ] (also called the Valentinois) [ 7 ] and is characterized by the river's deep, winding channel. Instead of widening its banks over time, the Isère has dug deeper into its bed, forming stepped fluvial terraces.
isere.fr modifier L' Isère ( / i . z ɛ ʁ / [ 2 ] ; en francoprovençal : Isara ) est un département français de la région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes et tirant son nom de la rivière Isère , affluent de la rive gauche du Rhône .
Isere is best known for the winter sports, mountain passes and ski resorts in the east of the department. A large part of the department has impressive mountain scenery making it a popular destination with outdoor enthusiasts for most of the year.
Isère takes its name from the river that crosses the department in Auvergne-Rhône- Alpes, eastern France. Its famous for its ski resorts but it’s also a wonderful area to visit in summer. Wide open spaces, loads of activities and stunning scenery guaranteed. Here’s what to see and do in Isère….
Isère is part of the current region of Rhône-Alpes and is surrounded by the department of Rhône, Ain, Savoie, Hautes-Alpes, Drôme, Ardèche, and Loire. Isère includes a part of the French Alps. The highest point in the department is the summit of La Meije at 3,987 meters.
