Aiguille de la Vanoise

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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. It has an altitude of 2796 metres above sea level and is known for its great North Face which is 300 to 400m high. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1911Elevation: 9173 ftCoordinates: 45°23'42"N, 6°46'49"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Aiguille de la Vanoise – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grande Motte, Grande Casse, Refuge de l'Arpont, Refuge du Col de la Vanoise.

5.2 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Motte
133 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 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Casse
62 min walk • 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.
5.3 miS
Alpine hut, Hiking
Refuge de l'Arpont
135 min walk • Refuge de l'Arpont is a refuge in the Alps.
0.5 miSE
Alpine hut, Hiking
Refuge du Col de la Vanoise
14 min walk • Refuge du Col de la Vanoise is a refuge of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range.
4.6 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dôme de Chasseforêt
117 min walk • Dôme de Chasseforêt is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,586 metres above sea level.
1.8 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe du Vallonnet
46 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.
2.4 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grand Bec
61 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.
4.8 miN
45°27'34"N • 6°44'40"E
Refuge du Bois, Champagny-en-Vanoise
122 min walk • Hiking, Hotel, Alpine hut
2.3 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointe du Dard
59 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.
2.2 miNE
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Pointes et aiguille de l'Épéna
57 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.
5.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dôme des Nants
131 min walk • Dôme des Nants is a mountain of Savoie, France. It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 3,570 metres above sea level.