Le Grand Truc, Mountain summit in Saint-Alban-des-Villards, France.
Le Grand Truc reaches an elevation of 1998 meters in the French Alps, providing views across multiple alpine valleys and neighboring mountain ranges.
The slopes of Le Grand Truc have served as seasonal grazing grounds for local shepherds since the Middle Ages, supporting traditional alpine farming.
Local communities gather annually at the base of Le Grand Truc to mark the beginning of the summer grazing season with music and regional food.
The summit requires a three-hour hike from the mountain pass parking area, with an elevation gain of 800 meters on marked trails.
From the peak, visitors can simultaneously view both Savoie and Isère departments, identifying more than fifty distinct alpine summits.
Elevation above the sea: 1,998 m
GPS coordinates: 45.27409,6.25647
Latest update: October 25, 2025 16:53
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