Grand Perron des Encombres

Grand Perron des Encombres is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 2,824 metres. Grand Perron des Encombres is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hoodoo and Cime Noire.

Stone
A is a tall, thin spire of rock formed by erosion. Hoodoos typically consist of relatively soft rock topped by harder, less easily eroded stone that protects each column from the elements.

Peak
is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hermillon and Les Menuires.

Quarter
is a former commune in the department in the region in south-eastern . On 1 January 2019, it was merged into the new commune La Tour-en-Maurienne.

Village
Photo: Markfox2, Public domain.
is a ski resort in the valley of between and . Owned and operated by Compagnie des Alpes, it is in the département of . is situated 8 km northeast of Grand Perron des Encombres.

Village
is a village, which is situated 8 km northwest of Grand Perron des Encombres.

Grand Perron des Encombres

Latitude
45.29733° or 45° 17′ 50″ north
Longitude
6.45036° or 6° 27′ 1″ east
Elevation
2,824 metres (9,265 feet)
Open location code
8FQ87FW2+W4
Open­Street­Map ID
node 11646993708
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
2987868
Wiki­data ID
Q31634413
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to French—“Grand Perron des Encombres” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Moupy and Lechepre.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Le Petit Perron and Petit Col des Encombres.

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