Casse-Massion from Albiez-le-Jeune
Casse-Massion from Albiez-le-Jeune Thibaut Blais
Casse-Massion from Albiez-le-Jeune Thibaut blais
Casse-Massion from Albiez-le-Jeune Thibaut Blais
This hike will take you to the summit of Casse-Massion, where you'll have a superb view of the Arvan valley as well as the peaks and glaciers of the Haute Maurienne and Italy.
On a clear day, you may be lucky enough to catch a glimpse of the summit of Mont Blanc! The height difference may impress you, but in reality this itinerary climbs gradually, making it more affordable.
The new Mont Tissot Cross was inaugurated in August 2012. The original cross, known as the Croix de Saint Laurent, was erected in 1842, replaced in 1942 and struck by lightning in 2011.
The new Mont Tissot Cross was inaugurated in August 2012. The original cross, known as the Croix de Saint Laurent, was erected in 1842, replaced in 1942 and struck by lightning in 2011.
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
Departure: Car park at the Zone de loisirs des Léchères in Albiez-le-Jeune.
1/ From the village of Albiez-le-Jeune, turn right at the crossroads in the direction of Champ Lovaret.
2/ At this crossroads, go straight on to Feytour, then turn left at the Miconnière crossroads.
3/ The path leads to the Les Fontanettes crossroads.
4/ Follow the path to Les Gros Murs and then Les Roches. From here, climb the path to Sous la Croix d'Albiez.
5/ After this crossroads, turn right towards the cross. Follow the blue paint dots on the ridge path towards Crêt de Lacha.
6/ Before arriving under the Croix de Casse-Massion, a slightly technical slab section replaces the path for 50 m.
7/ At the Croix de Casse-Massion, you can climb to the summit of Casse-Massion.
8/ Return to Albiez-le-Jeune by the same route.
Itinerary
Daily duration :
5h 45m
Distance :
11.7 km
Change in altitude :
1066 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
1066 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
1066 m
Maximum altitude :
2428 m
Type of itinerary :
Aller-retour
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Details about signage :
Follow the yellow signs to the Croix d'Albiez (Mont Tissot), then the blue paint dots to the Croix de Casse-Massion.
Topographical guide references :
Topoguide Pays des aiguilles d'Arves - Albiez-Montrond / Albiez-le-Jeune available for €5 at Explore Maurienne Tourist Offices during opening hours.
Map references :
IGN map no. 3435ETR: Valloire - Aiguilles d'Arves/Col du Galibier
Further information
Publics :
Level black - very hard
Access map and contacts
Zone de loisirs des Léchères, 124 Route de Villargondran
73300 Albiez-le-Jeune
Opening hours
Open every day.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 19/08/2025 by Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne
