Engins

Engins is a nature reserve in Autrans-Méaudre-en-Vercors, Arrondissement of Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Engins is situated nearby to the hamlet La Sure, as well as near the locality L’Eyrard.

Type: Nature reserve
Description: protected area in France
Also known as: “Réserve biologique intégrale d’Engins”

Places of Interest

Highlights include Gouffre Berger and La Sure.

Gouffre Berger

Cave

Photo: Biboc, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Gouffre Berger is a cave in the French alps within the commune of Engins high on the Vercors Plateau. It was discovered on 24 May 1953 by Joseph Berger, Georges Bouvet, Ruiz de Arcaute and Marc Jouffrey.

La Sure

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: F.N.J.G., CC BY-SA 4.0.

La Sure is a scenic viewpoint.

La Buffe

Scenic viewpoint

Photo: Biboc, CC BY-SA 4.0.

La Buffe is a scenic viewpoint.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Noyarey and Sassenage.

Noyarey

Village

Photo: Patafisik, CC BY-SA 4.0.

Noyarey is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France. It is part of the Grenoble urban unit.

Sassenage

Town

Photo: Binnette, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Sassenage is a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France, lying in the north-west of the Grenoble urban area. Its historic centre is on the valley floor at the foot of a large cliff face, with housing also stretching up the lower slopes of the Vercors massif and more recent developments towards Fontaine and the Drac river.