Peaks and viewpoints in Vanoise massif

Alpine Peaks and Viewpoints

The Vanoise Massif in the French Alps features a network of high-altitude mountain passes and traditional stone refuges. This collection highlights the Col de l'Iseran, the highest paved pass in the Alps at 2,764 meters, alongside essential staging points for the GR5 and Vanoise glaciers trails. These locations include historic mountain huts like the Refuge du Col de la Vanoise, situated at the foot of the Grande Casse, and viewpoints like Mont Jovet, which offers 360-degree panoramas of Mont Blanc and the Ecrins.

Alpine Peaks and Viewpoints — Map

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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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Col de l'Iseran

Highest paved mountain pass in the Alps at an elevation of 2,764 meters, connecting the Tarentaise and Maurienne valleys.

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Sommet du Mont Jovet

A 2,558-meter peak offering a 360-degree panorama of the French Alps, including views of Mont Blanc and the Vanoise glaciers.

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Table d'orientation Grande Rochette

Orientation table located at 2,505 meters, accessible by cable car from Plagne Centre, providing views over the Tarentaise Valley.

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Refuge de Plan Lombardie

Mountain hut at 1,764 meters in the Saint-Jean-de-Belleville valley, serving as a stop on the Tour de la Vanoise.

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Refuge de la Dent Parrachée

Located at 2,511 meters above the Aussois dams, this hut is a base for climbing the Dent Parrachée peak.

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Refuge de la Valette

Comprised of three stone buildings at 2,554 meters, overlooking the Pralognan-la-Vanoise valley near the Valette lake.

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Refuge de la Leisse

Situated at 2,487 meters in a high-altitude mineral valley between Tignes and Termignon, within the Vanoise National Park.

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Refuge de Péclet Polset

Modern mountain hut at 2,474 meters, located near the Lac Blanc at the foot of the Aiguille de Polset.

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Refuge du Col de la Vanoise ( Ex Félix Faure)

Located at 2,518 meters on the historic salt road, facing the Grande Casse, the highest peak in the Vanoise Massif.

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Refuge du Col de la Vanoise (ex Félix Faure )

Historic mountain hut at 2,518 meters, situated on the pass between the Pralognan and Termignon valleys.

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Les 3 Vaches - Mise au Green

High-altitude restaurant and stopover located within the Courchevel ski area.

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Refuge du Roc de la Pêche

Private mountain refuge at 1,911 meters in the Chavière Valley, known for its traditional wood-paneled architecture and spa facilities.

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Refuge de la Glière

Located at 1,996 meters at the foot of the Grande Casse north face, near the dry lake of Glière.

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Refuge de la Femma

Situated at 2,352 meters in the Rocheure Valley, providing access to the high plateaus of the Vanoise National Park.

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Refuge des Barmettes

Stone-built refuge at 2,010 meters, easily accessible from Pralognan-la-Vanoise, serving as a gateway to the Vanoise glaciers.

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Refuge des Lacs Merlet

Small refuge located at 2,417 meters next to the Merlet lakes in the Courchevel valley.

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Refuge du Saut

Refuge du Saut is a refuge of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range, between Les Menuires and the La Masse peak.

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Refuge du Mont Pourri

Located at 2,370 meters, this hut is the primary base for ascending the Mont Pourri glacier.

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