Savoie
Arrondissement of Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne
Saint-Julien-Mont-Denis

Crêt des Faînes

Crêt des Faînes is a scenic viewpoint in , , . Crêt des Faînes is situated nearby to the peak , as well as near the power station .
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Hoodoo and Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne station.

Stone
Photo: Ziegler175, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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. is situated 2 km northeast of Crêt des Faînes.

Railway station
Photo: Floflo, Public domain.
Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne is a railway station located in , , . The station was opened on 20 October 1856 and is located on the Culoz–Modane railway. The train services are operated by . is situated 3½ km west of Crêt des Faînes.

Peak
Photo: L archi, CC BY 1.0.
is a mountain of , . It lies in the Massif de la Vanoise range. It has an elevation of 2,492 metres above sea level. is situated 3½ km east of Crêt des Faînes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Hermillon.

Town
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a subprefecture of the department, in the region of , in southeastern . It lies in the Maurienne, the valley of the river . is situated 4 km west of Crêt des Faînes.

Quarter
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. is situated 4 km northwest of Crêt des Faînes.

Hamlet
Photo: CrlNvl, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a ski resort in the Maurienne Valley, located in the commune of , in the department in the region. The station was opened in 1975. is situated 4½ km south of Crêt des Faînes.

Crêt des Faînes

Latitude
45.27054° or 45° 16′ 14″ north
Longitude
6.39632° or 6° 23′ 47″ east
Open location code
8FQ879CW+6G
Open­Street­Map ID
node 7474668851
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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