Puy de Manse

The Puy de Manse reaches an elevation of 1,637 meters and stands within the Écrins Massif, offering views across multiple administrative territories of the Eastern Gap Mountains.

The mountain formation occurred during the Alpine orogeny period, when tectonic plate movements shaped the current landscape of the Dauphiné Alps range.

Local communities from Ancelle, La Rochette, and Forest-Saint-Julien maintain hiking paths and winter sports facilities around Puy de Manse throughout the seasons.

Visitors can access the summit through marked trails connecting from Ancelle village, with the best viewing conditions occurring during early morning or late afternoon hours.

The geographical position at coordinates 44.6145282° N and 6.1557897° E allows observers to spot both the Alpine peaks and Mediterranean influences in the landscape.

Location: Ancelle

Location: La Rochette

Location: Forest-Saint-Julien

Elevation above the sea: 1,637 m

GPS coordinates: 44.61453,6.15579

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:11