Grenoble - The La Tronche Health Campus

Grenoble - The La Tronche Health Campus

The La Tronche Health Campus is a central hub for health education and research at theUniversité Grenoble Alpes. Nestled between the Chartreuse and Belledonne mountain ranges, it offers a unique work environment that combines scientific innovation, medical excellence, and an inspiring natural setting.

Immediate proximity to hospitals

Ideally located on the outskirts of Grenoble and directly connected to the Grenoble Alpes University Hospital, the La Tronche campus allows students, researchers, and staff to benefit from immediate proximity to hospitals, laboratories, and health research institutes.
Aerial view of the La Tronche health campus and the Belledonne mountain range in winter.
Aerial view of the La Tronche health campus and the Belledonne mountain range in winter.
The Dominique Villars Garden, an educational garden featuring medicinal plants, located in the park on the medical and pharmacy school campus.
The Dominique Villars Garden, an educational garden featuring medicinal plants, located in the park on the medical and pharmacy school campus.

An inspiring environment

Just a few minutes by tram (Line B) from downtown Grenoble, the site combines carefully landscaped green spaces with architecture that blends historic buildings and contemporary infrastructure. The numerous scientific works and installations scattered throughout the site highlight the close connection between knowledge, culture, and innovation.

Contact Information

Address
23 Avenue Maquis du Grésivaudan
38700 La Tronche
GPS
Latitude: 45°12'07.4"N
Longitude: 5°44'43.7"E

Services Offered

  • Library
  • University cafeteria
  • Botanical Garden

Visiting the Campus

By tram
The La Tronche Health Campus is served by two tram lines:
Line B
Line D

Get off at the station:
Michallon Gresivaudan Hospital

More information on the M Réso website
By car
Highways:
A 41: Chambéry (57 km), Annecy (106 km), Geneva (141 km).
A 48: Lyon (116 km), Paris (576 km).
A 49: Valence (96 km).

Coming from Lyon or Valence:
Follow the A 480 toward Grenoble center
Follow the Rocade Sud
Follow signs for La Tronche/Grenoble center
Exit at the North Hospital

Coming from Gap or Sisteron:
Follow signs toward Grenoble
Follow the Rocade Sud
Follow signs for La Tronche/Grenoble center
Exit at the North Hospital

From Chambéry:
Exit at the North Hospital
By train
From the Grenoble SNCF train station:
Take tram line B toward Gières Plaine des sports.

From the Gières SNCF train station:
Take tram line B from the Gières Gare universités stop (located near the train station) toward Grenoble Oxford.
By plane
From Grenoble-Isère Airport
Grenoble-Isère Airport is located 40 minutes from Grenoble.
A TransIsère route connects Grenoble-Isère Airport (Saint-Geoirs) to Grenoble. Get off at the Grenoble Gare Routière stop. Then take the tram to the campus.
www.grenoble-airport.com

From Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport
Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport is located one hour from Grenoble.
A bus line connects the airport to Grenoble. Buses run daily and hourly between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Get off at the Grenoble Gare routière stop. Then take the tram to the campus.
www.lyonaeroports.com

From Geneva Airport
Geneva Airport is located 2 hours and 15 minutes from Grenoble.
A bus line connects the airport to Grenoble. Buses depart daily and hourly between 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. Get off at the Grenoble Gare Routière stop. Then take the tram to the campus.
www.gva.ch