Pic de Rochebrune

#456 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Pic de Rochebrune is a mountain in the Cottian Alps belonging to the French department of Hautes-Alpes. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 10892 ftProminence: 3343 ftCoordinates: 44°49'20"N, 6°47'15"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Pic de Rochebrune – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Ouvrage Gondran, Lac des Cordes, Fort de l'Infernet, Arvieux.

6.1 miNW
Museum
Ouvrage Gondran
156 min walk • Ouvrage Gondran is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, one infantry block and one observation block. Gondran was commenced in June 1933, and was intended to cover the gap between Janus and Les Aittes.
1.6 miN
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac des Cordes
41 min walk • Lac des Cordes is a lake in Hautes-Alpes, France. At an elevation of 2,446 metres, its surface area is 0.02 square kilometres. It is located close to the northern wall of the Pic de Rochebrune.
7 miNW
Forts and castles
Fort de l'Infernet
180 min walk • The Fort de l'Infernet is a fortification complex near Briançon in the French Alps. It was built as part of the Séré de Rivières system of fortifications in 1876–78 to defend France against invasion from Italy.
3.8 miSW
Locality
Arvieux
98 min walk • Arvieux is a commune of the Hautes-Alpes department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of south-eastern France. The inhabitants of the commune are known as Arvidants or Arvidantes.
4.3 miNW
Museum
Ouvrage Les Aittes
109 min walk • Ouvrage Les Aittes is a lesser work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line. The ouvrage consists of one entry block, three infantry blocks and one observation block, about two kilometers east of Cervières, Hautes-Alpes at an altitude of 2,029 metres..
5.3 miNW
Museum
Ouvrage Janus
135 min walk • Ouvrage Janus is a work of the Maginot Line's Alpine extension, the Alpine Line, located to the east of Briançon on near the Col de Montgenèvre.
4.6 miS
Historical place, Forts and castles
Fort Queyras, Queyras
118 min walk • Fort Queyras, formerly called "Château-Queyras", toponym preserved by the village that lies at the foot of the fort, is an old castle, of the second half of the thirteenth century, reworked by Vauban, formerly center of the castellany of Queyras...
4.6 miNW
Locality
Cervières
118 min walk • One of the main attractions of Cervières is its stunning natural landscapes. Surrounded by majestic mountains, lush green valleys, and crystal-clear lakes, the area is a paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Hiking, mountain biking, and rock climbing are popular...
4.9 miSE
Locality
Aiguilles
124 min walk • History buffs will delight in Aiguilles' well-preserved architectural treasures, including the 12th-century Saint-Martin Church and the ancient ruins of the Château d'Aiguilles. The village's narrow streets and traditional stone houses exude an old-world charm that...