Nationalpark Vanoise

Berggipfel im Nationalpark Vanoise

Majestic Mountain Peaks

This collection features prominent summits within the Vanoise National Park and the Graian Alps along the French-Italian border. These peaks, including the glaciated Dent Parrachée and the boundary-marking Levanne group, range from accessible 3,000-meter hiking destinations like Pointe de l'Observatoire to challenging high-altitude mountaineering objectives. The terrain encompasses rugged ridges, alpine glaciers, and panoramic viewpoints overlooking the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys, reflecting the geological diversity of France's first national park.

Majestic Mountain Peaks — Karte

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Tsanteleina

Tsanteleina is a mountain of the Graian Alps located on the border between Savoie, France and Aosta Valley, Italy.

Nick l'Ermite / CC BY-SA 1.0

B

Grande Aiguille Rousse

A 3,482-meter summit in the Graian Alps situated on the border between France and Italy.

C

Aiguille Rouge

Aiguille Rouge is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Vanoise Massif and has an elevation of 3,227 metres above sea level.

D

Levanna Occidentale

A 3,593-meter peak within the Levanne group, positioned on the international border between Savoie and the Aosta Valley.

E

Pointe de la Fournache

Pointe de la Fournache is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range.

F

Pointe Rénod

Pointe Rénod is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range.

G

Punta Basei

A 3,338-meter glaciated mountain in the Graian Alps, accessible from the Nivolet Pass on the Italian side.

H

Pointe de Lanserlia

A 2,909-meter peak in the Vanoise Massif known for its panoramic views of high-altitude lakes and the Dent Parrachée.

Tiia Monto / CC BY-SA 4.0

I

Pointe de la Galise / Punta di Galisia

A major peak of the Graian Alps rising to 3,343 meters, marking the watershed between the Isère and Orco valleys.

J

Levanna Centrale

The highest point of the Levanne massif at 3,619 meters, located on the border between France and Italy.

K

Ouille de Trièves Est

A peak in the Graian Alps near the French-Italian border.

L

Tête d'Aussois

A 3,126-meter summit in the Vanoise Massif, often reached via the Fond d'Aussois.

M

L'Ouille Noire

A 3,357-meter peak accessible via a relatively straightforward hike from the Col de l'Iseran.

N

Pointe des Fours

A 3,072-meter summit offering views over the Vanoise glaciers and the Maurienne valley.

O

Dôme des Platières

A glaciated peak in the Vanoise Massif reaching an elevation of 3,473 meters.

P

Dent Parrachée

One of the most prominent peaks in the Vanoise Massif, standing at 3,697 meters and dominating the Aussois valley.

Q

Ouille des Reys

A mountain peak located in the Graian Alps near the border of France and Italy.

R

Punta Calabre

Also known as Pointe Bazel, this 3,445-meter peak sits on the border between the French Savoie and the Italian Aosta Valley.

S

Le Turc

A mountain summit located within the Vanoise National Park in the Savoie department.

T

Pointe de l'Observatoire

A popular 3,016-meter hiking destination providing clear views of the Vanoise glaciers and the surrounding peaks.