Grande Casse

#657 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Grande Casse is the highest mountain of the Vanoise Massif in the Graian Alps in the region of Savoie, France. It is located in the heart of the Vanoise National Park, near the village of Pralognan-la-Vanoise, which is about 25 km southeast of the nearest town, Moûtiers. It has a steep 600 m high north face. The other sides of the mountain are more gentle, mostly consisting of broken rocks. A high ridge connects it to the nearby peak of Grande Motte. The ridge connecting the Grande Casse and the Grande Motte is the watershed between the Tarentaise Valley in the north and Maurienne valley to the south. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1860Elevation: 12648 ftProminence: 4281 ftCoordinates: 45°24'18"N, 6°49'40"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Grande Casse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lac de Tignes, Grande Motte, Aiguille de la Vanoise, Refuge du Col de la Vanoise.

5.6 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lac de Tignes, Tignes
142 min walk • Lac de Tignes is a lake at Tignes in the Savoie department of France.
2.8 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Motte
72 min walk • Grande Motte is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,653 metres above sea level. One side of it is in the Tignes ski area. There is a cable car up to 3453 m.
2.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille de la Vanoise
62 min walk • The Aiguille de la Vanoise is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Vanoise massif mountain range in the commune of Pralognan-la-Vanoise.
2 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
52 min walk • Refuge du Col de la Vanoise is a refuge of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range.
3.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe du Vallonnet
86 min walk • Pointe du Vallonnet is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,372 metres above sea level.
5.7 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Refuge de la Femma
146 min walk • Refuge de la Femma is a refuge in the Alps.
3.9 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Bec
99 min walk • Grand Bec is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,398 metres above sea level.
4.6 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe de la Sana
117 min walk • Pointe de la Sana is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range and has an elevation of 3,436 metres above sea level.
5.5 miNW
45°27'34"N • 6°44'40"E
Refuge du Bois, Champagny-en-Vanoise
141 min walk • Hiking, Hotel, Alpine hut
4.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe du Dard
107 min walk • Pointe du Dard is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,206 metres above sea level.
0.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointes et aiguille de l'Épéna
21 min walk • Pointes et aiguille de l'Épéna is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,421 metres above sea level.