6 breathtaking alpine panoramas
Discover six easily accessible panoramas offering stunning magnificent views of majestic peaks, perfect for experiencing nature’s grandeur without venturing far.
Enjoy breathtaking, bird’s-eye views with minimal effort.
Saint Eynard fort
#1Cross the valley on your way to Grenoble and you can’t miss this exceptional military structure perched up high on Mont Saint Eynard.
This historic Chartreuse landmark dominates the Belledonne massif, the Grésivaudan valley and Grenoble. From its height of 1338 metres, it’s spectacular!
Reachable via a scenic winding road from Le Sappey-en-Chartreuse (May-November, closed in winter), it’s a key Chartreuse landmark.
Écrins Lookout
#2Imagine experiencing a breathtaking 7-metre-long platform suspended over the void at 3,400 m altitude, offering a heart-pounding 1,500-m drop above the Selle Valley.
This thrilling viewpoint provides 360° views of the Ecrins massif, delivering an unforgettable adrenaline rush.
Accessible via a funicular from the age of 4, this adventure promises an experience like no other.
Sanctuary of Our Lady of la Salette
#3Take in breathtaking mountain views from the Sanctuary of Our Lady of la Salette, perched at 1,800m on the edge of the Ecrins National Park, with panoramic vistas from Dévoluy to Vercors.
Easily accessible by car from Corps village.
Belvedere Château Julien
#4Discover the Belvedere Château Julien, an open plateau at 1,520 metres, offering stunning views of the Vercors eastern ridges, from Les Moucherolles to Le Rocher du Playnet. Accessible via the Malaterre forest road.
What we love the most? Packing a picnic and watching the sunset.
Chamrousse
#5Experience exceptional views over Grenoble and its valley from this resort, situated at the edge of the Belledonne massif. This location was a key site for the 1968 Olympic Games.
The Charmant Som Lookout
#6This popular walk includes a 200-metre climb through Charmant Som’s scenic mountain pastures.
At the summit, a majestic panorama of the Chartreuse and its emblematic peaks unfolds. Don’t miss the plunging view of the Grande Chartreuse Monastery!
Closed during winter, the road to Le Charmant reopens with warmer weather, offering an unforgettable hiking experience.
