Picheru's summit, Mountain summit in Tignes, France.
The Picheru summit reaches an elevation of 2954 meters, offering views of Grande Motte, Grande Casse, and Grande-Sassière mountains in the Savoie region.
The trail system around Picheru summit has been integrated into the Sassière nature reserve, establishing a protected area for alpine flora and fauna.
Local mountaineers maintain the network of paths leading to Picheru summit, preserving traditional Alpine hiking routes for future generations.
The ascent to Picheru begins at the Saut dam at 2280 meters, following a marked path through Sassière lake before reaching the summit passage at 2760 meters.
During summer months, the grassy slopes near the summit create natural corridors that guide hikers through the final approach without technical climbing requirements.
Location: Tignes
Elevation above the sea: 2,954 m
GPS coordinates: 45.47639,6.98688
Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:08
Route des Grandes Alpes
4.8 km
Tignes Dam
4.8 km
Tignes - Val d'Isère
2.7 km
Funival
2.6 km
Aiguille de la Grande Sassière
3.3 km
La Folie Douce Val d'Isère - Tignes
4 km
Granta Parey
6.4 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Toute-Prudence
7.5 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de la Grande Sassière
1.6 km
Tsanteleina
4.6 km
Rhêmes-Golette Glacier
5.3 km
Réserve naturelle nationale de la Bailletaz
3.4 km
Punta Calabre
6.8 km
Signal of Iseran
6.5 km
Église Saint-Bernard-des-Alpes de Val-d'Isère
3.2 km
Lac de la Sassière
1.8 km
Église Saint-Jacques en Tarentaise de Tignes
5.2 km
Bailletaz's summit
2.4 km
Tête du Solaise
5 km
Aiguille de la Petite Sassière
4.2 km
Rocher de la Davie
2.9 km
Rocher du Charvet
6.2 km
Pointe des Lessières
7.4 km
Bellevarde's rock
4.5 km
Ruisseau de la Sassière
4.3 km
The Dome peak
1.2 km
Chapelle Saint-Roch de Val-d'Isère
3.2 km
Pointe de Fresse
5.7 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