Praz Vechin, Mountain summit in Ugine, France
Located in the French Alps at 1743 meters elevation, Praz Vechin presents panoramic views of Mont Blanc, Val d'Arly, and the Beaufortain region.
The mountain paths of Praz Vechin have served as traditional routes for local shepherds moving their herds between valley pastures since the medieval period.
The numerous mountain chalets scattered across Praz Vechin's southern slopes reflect the traditional alpine architecture and pastoral lifestyle of the Savoie region.
The hiking trail to Praz Vechin summit extends 3.4 kilometers from Ugine with an elevation gain of 308 meters, requiring approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes.
The summit area hosts protected wildlife including black grouse, marmots, chamois, and mouflon sheep, making it a notable location for animal observation.
Location: Ugine
Elevation above the sea: 1,743 m
GPS coordinates: 45.79422,6.44384
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:48
Val d'Arly
6.2 km
Mont Charvin
2.1 km
Gorges de l'Arly
4.3 km
Étale
6.2 km
Les Trois Aiguilles
4.1 km
Réserve naturelle régionale de la tourbière des Saisies - Beaufortain - Val d'Arly
6.4 km
Croix Cartier
5.8 km
Lachat
6.5 km
Aiguille de Manigod
4.1 km
Le Treu
3.3 km
Tête de l'Aulp
3.1 km
La Goenne
2.3 km
Aiguilles du Mont
2.4 km
Roc de Charmieux
2.3 km
Merdassiers Nant Pareux
2.2 km
Église Saint-François-de-Sales de Chaucisse
4.8 km
Église Saint-Nicolas de Saint-Nicolas-la-Chapelle
4.7 km
Pointe d'Orsière
4.8 km
Église Saint-Sauveur d'Héry-sur-Ugine
3.3 km
Église Saint-Pierre-aux-Liens de Cohennoz
5 km
Église Saint-Laurent d'Ugine
4.9 km
Église de la Nativité-de-Marie de Notre-Dame-de-Bellecombe
5.9 km
Église Saint-Théodule de Flumet
6.2 km
Église de la Nativité-de-Notre-Dame de Crest-Voland
4.8 km
Chapelle Sainte-Marie de Crest-Voland
4.4 km
Église orthodoxe Saint-Nicolas d'Ugine
5.2 km
Chapelle du Passieu
3.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Aubin-et-Saint-François-de-Sales du Cernix
4.4 kmReviews
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