Peaks and viewpoints in Val-d'Isère

Alpine Peaks & Viewpoints

This collection centers on the high-altitude landscapes of Val d'Isère and the Graian Alps. Key features include the Col de l'Iseran, the highest paved mountain pass in the Alps at 2,770 meters, and the 3,601-meter Tsanteleina peak on the Italian border. The list highlights the region's transport infrastructure, including the Fornet and Lessières cable cars, which provide access to glacial viewpoints and orientation tables overlooking the Vanoise National Park and surrounding 3,000-meter summits.

Alpine Peaks & Viewpoints — Map

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A

Col de l'Iseran

Col de l'Iseran is a mountain pass in France, the highest paved pass in the Alps.

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B

Tsanteleina

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

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C

Grande Aiguille Rousse

A 3,482-meter peak in the Graian Alps near the Italian border, situated within the Vanoise National Park.

D

Résurgence Gouille de Salin

A natural spring and viewpoint near the Isère river, featuring turquoise waters emerging from underground limestone channels.

E

Table d’orientation

Panoramic viewpoint at the top of the Solaise massif, providing a labeled guide to the surrounding peaks of the Vanoise National Park.

F

Fornet

Aerial tramway station serving the Fornet sector, providing access to the Vallon de l'Iseran and the Pissaillas Glacier.

G

Manchet Express

High-speed detachable chairlift providing access to the Manchet Valley and the Solaise ski area.

H

Lessières

Unique chairlift that crosses over a sharp mountain ridge, connecting the Solaise and Le Fornet ski sectors.

I

Céma

Chairlift station located near the Col de l'Iseran, primarily serving the high-altitude glacial terrain of the Pissaillas Glacier.

J

Pyramides

Chairlift in the Fornet sector providing access to intermediate slopes and connecting routes toward the Col de l'Iseran.

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