Rocher Rénod, Summit in Vanoise massif, France
The Rocher Rénod rises to an elevation of 2,852 meters, featuring a geological structure of conglomerates, sandstone, and schist with anthracite zones.
Historical records document this peak as 'In cima Reynout' in manuscripts from 1317, demonstrating its presence in medieval registries.
The summit overlooks the Notre-Dame-des-Anges chapel of Orelle, representing a significant spiritual landmark for local Savoie communities.
The Orelle cable car and Arcelin trail provide access to Plan Bouchet, serving as the starting point for ascending the western face.
The rock formations date from the Namurian to Westphalian periods, providing geological evidence from ancient Carboniferous epochs.
Location: Orelle
Part of: Vanoise massif
GPS coordinates: 45.23583,6.58306
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:46
Cime de Caron
3.5 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Anges d'Orelle
2.1 km
Église Sainte-Marguerite d'Orelle
3.2 km
Église Saint-Maurice d'Orelle
4.8 km
Fort du Replaton
7.3 km
Chapelle Saint-Jacques d'Orelle
4.3 km
Orelle telecabine
4.3 km
Ouvrage Sapey
6.4 km
Aiguille de Péclet
6 km
Glacier de Gébroulaz
7.1 km
Telecabine of Orelle-Caron
1.6 km
Glacier de Péclet
6.5 km
Glacier du Bouchet
3.2 km
Aiguille de Polset
6 km
Pointe de Thorens
3.9 km
Glacier de Chavière
3.8 km
Mont Brequin
4.3 km
Mont de Gébroulaz
5.7 km
Dôme de Polset
6.3 km
3 Vallées Express gondola
4.2 km
Roche Fleurie
6.2 km
Église de l'Immaculée-Conception de Freney
5.9 km
Église Saint-Laurent du Thyl
7.3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges de Val-Thorens
6.9 km
Bissorte Lake
7.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges d'Orgère
7.1 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Pitié de Saint-André
5 km
Glacier de Thorens
3.7 kmReviews
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