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 takes you to the summit of Casse-Massion, where you can enjoy a breathtaking panorama: the Arvan valley at your feet, and in the distance, the majestic peaks and glaciers of Haute Maurienne and Italy stretching to the horizon.
The height difference may seem impressive, but the gradual climb makes this hike perfectly accessible to families and regular hikers. Along the way, you'll discover the new Mont Tissot Cross, inaugurated in August 2012. It replaces the Croix de Saint Laurent, a historical landmark erected in 1842, renovated in 1942 and struck by lightning in 2011. A stop full of charm and emotion that will add a nice touch to your mountain adventure!
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 :
11.3 km
Change in altitude :
1060 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
1060 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
1060 m
Maximum altitude :
2412 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 available for €5 at Explore Maurienne tourist offices during our opening hours.
Map references :
TOP 25 IGN 3435 and 3433
Benefits
Services
- Pets welcome
Further information
Pets allowed :
Yes - Pets allowed on leash only.
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 18/10/2025 by Office de tourisme Intercommunal Cœur de Maurienne
