Vallée de la Vallouise, U-shaped valley in Puy-Saint-Vincent, France
The Vallée de la Vallouise extends between steep mountain walls with a flat bottom, displaying typical characteristics of glacial erosion over geological periods.
Ancient glaciers carved this valley during the last ice age, transforming the landscape through continuous movement and pressure of massive ice sheets.
The valley connects multiple mountain communities, including Vallouise-Pelvoux and Les Vigneaux, where traditional Alpine architecture and customs remain present.
The valley provides access to 34 kilometers of ski slopes in winter and numerous hiking trails in summer, ranging from 1,250 to 2,300 meters in altitude.
The River Gyr flows through the valley floor, creating opportunities for water activities while the surrounding peaks offer views of Glacier Blanc and Glacier Noir.
Location: Vallouise-Pelvoux
Location: Puy-Saint-Vincent
Location: Les Vigneaux
GPS coordinates: 44.88035,6.46566
Latest update: May 28, 2025 01:56
Barre des Écrins
9.6 km
Glacier Blanc
9.5 km
Dôme de Neige des Écrins
10.1 km
Serre Chevalier
7.5 km
Pic Lory
9.7 km
Glacier Noir
7.6 km
Pic Coolidge
9.2 km
Pic Sans Nom
6.6 km
Mount Prorel
9.5 km
Les Agneaux
8.3 km
Pertuis Rostan
10.1 km
La Cucumelle
7.3 km
Le Fifre
9.5 km
Réserve naturelle régionale des Partias
6.7 km
Rocher de l'Yret
6.3 km
Glacier du Monêtier
6.8 km
Église Saint-Laurent des Vigneaux
8.6 km
Dome of Monetier
5.7 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de la haute vallée de Saint-Pierre
4.3 km
Fréjus
9 km
Pointe des Boeufs Rouges
9.1 km
Église Saint-Étienne de Vallouise
4.2 km
Église Sainte-Marthe de Puy-Saint-Vincent
5.7 km
Chapelle Saint-Hippolyte de Bouchier
9.9 km
Chapelle Saint-Vincent de Puy-Saint-Vincent
6 km
Chapelle Saint-Romain de Puy-Saint-Vincent
5.3 km
Chapelle Saint-André-et-Sainte-Lucie du Grand-Parcher
6.5 km
Pic du Glacier d'Arsine
9.3 kmReviews
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