Grand Pinier, Mountain summit in Freissinières Valley, France
The Grand Pinier reaches an elevation of 3,117 meters and stands within the Écrins National Park in the Hautes-Alpes department of France.
The mountain has been documented in geographical records since the establishment of the Écrins National Park in 1973, marking its role in Alpine cartography.
The Grand Pinier summit serves as a reference point for mountaineers who study the traditions of Alpine climbing in the French mountain ranges.
Climbers can begin their ascent from Dormillouse at 1,727 meters, following the eastern route through Lake Palluel at 2,472 meters to reach the summit.
From the peak, observers can see the Freissinières Valley, Ailefroide, Les Bans, Orcières Valley, Petit Pinier, and the Tête de Gramuzat mountains.
GPS coordinates: 44.72306,6.40116
Latest update: June 18, 2025 10:22
Dormillouse
3.8 km
Sirac
10.5 km
Lac d'Orcières-Merlette
8.6 km
Tête de Vautisse
7.1 km
Grande Autane
12.2 km
Église Saint Apollinaire à L'Argentière-la-Bessée
13.7 km
Réserve naturelle nationale du cirque du grand lac des Estaris
4.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean à L'Argentière-la-Bessée
14 km
Pointe des Estaris
5.2 km
Petit Pinier
1.9 km
Parc animalier du Creuset
7.7 km
Pointe de Rougnoux
5.1 km
Pic de Bonvoisin
12 km
Pic Jocelme
12.8 km
Église Sainte-Marthe de Puy-Saint-Vincent
13.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Romain de Puy-Saint-Vincent
14 km
Chapelle Saint-Vincent de Puy-Saint-Vincent
13.3 km
Maison du Berger
11.1 km
Église de Champoléon
11.1 km
Temple de Dormillouse de Freissinières
3.8 km
Chapelle Saint-Nicolas de Saint-Jean-Saint-Nicolas
13.8 km
Pertuis Rostan
14.2 km
Chapelle des Fermonds
12.2 km
Maison Giraud
14 km
Église de Serre-Eyraud
11.1 km
Chapelle Saint-Jean-Baptiste des Gondouins
12 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame des Martins
10.8 km
Chapelle des Ranguis
13.9 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes