Observatory of Saint-Veran

#1735 among destinations in France

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The Observatory of Saint-Veran is a French astronomical observatory located on the Pic de Château Renard in the municipality of Saint-Véran in the department of Hautes-Alpes in the French Alpes. At 2,930 meter altitude, it is one of the highest observatories in Europe next to the Sphinx Observatory. The Facility is managed by the French amateur astronomy association "AstroQueyras". ()

Local name: Observatoire de Saint-Véran Established: 1974 (50 years ago)Coordinates: 44°41'52"N, 6°54'24"E

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Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurFrance

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Observatory of Saint-Veran – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Refuge de la Blanche, La Maison de Pierre la Cime, Saint-Romain Church, Ristolas.

2.7 miSE
44°39'59"N • 6°56'26"E
Refuge de la Blanche, Saint-Véran
70 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
2.5 miNW
44°43'36"N • 6°52'31"E
La Maison de Pierre la Cime, Molines-en-Queyras
65 min walk • Hiking, Alpine hut
4.1 miNW
Church
Saint-Romain Church, Molines-en-Queyras
104 min walk • The Saint-Romain church is a Catholic church located in Molines-en-Queyras, France.
6.4 miNE
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Ristolas
165 min walk • One of the main attractions in Ristolas is the opportunity to explore the Queyras Regional Natural Park, which is a haven for hiking, mountain biking, and wildlife spotting. The park is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including ibex, chamois, and golden...

Observatory of Saint-Veran

Facts and practical information

Observatory of Saint-Veran – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Refuge de la Blanche, Saint-Véran

La Maison de Pierre la Cime, Molines-en-Queyras

Saint-Romain Church, Molines-en-Queyras

Ristolas