Casse-Massion from Albiez-le-Jeune
Casse-Massion OT MCM
Casse Massion summit OTI MCM
Alpages Albiez le Jeune OTI MCM
View of the Casse-Massion summit 3CMA
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!
This hike is not accessible if the route is snow-covered or icy.
What to see / What to know :
The new Mont Tissot Cross was inaugurated in August 2012. The original cross, known as the Saint Laurent Cross, was erected in 1842, replaced in 1942 and struck by lightning in 2011.
This hike is not accessible if the route is snow-covered or icy.
What to see / What to know :
The new Mont Tissot Cross was inaugurated in August 2012. The original cross, known as the Saint Laurent Cross, was erected in 1842, replaced in 1942 and struck by lightning in 2011.
Tips
Also discover : Albiez heritage: . Ecomuseum "Le Temps d'Antan" (hamlet of Le Mollard, Albiez-Montrond) . Guided tours of Baroque chapels offered by FACIM and mountain guides. The village of Albiez-Montrond: . Night-time lantern-lit strolls, punctuated by tales, legends and tastings (summer and winter) . Les énigmes du chat" treasure hunt. Fun for all the family! Booklets available from the Tourist Office. Fantastic" walks on the Albiez plateau: . The trail of legends in Albiez-le-Jeune . The fairy chimneys (le Moine de Champlan in Albiez-le-Jeune, les Demoiselles coiffées de la Saussaz...): come and see the geological curiosities of the Albiez!
Guidebook with maps/step-by-step
0/ 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, continue 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 :
4h 30m
Distance :
11.2 km
Change in altitude :
1028 m
Change in altitude (uphill) :
1028 m
Change in altitude (downhill) :
1028 m
Maximum altitude :
2433 m
Type of itinerary :
Aller-retour
Marked itinerary :
Balisé
Details about signage :
Suivre les panneaux jaune jusqu'à la Croix d'Albiez (Mont Tissot) puis les pastilles de peinture bleue.
Tricky sections :
The ridge of rock on Mont Tissot, between the Croix d'Albiez and the Croix de Casse-Massion, can present difficulties for those prone to vertigo.
Topographical guide references :
Topoguide Arvan-Villards available for €5 in our tourist offices during opening hours.
Map references :
- Map Vallées de l'Arvan et des Villards (1/25000 with IGN data) available at 7€ in our tourist offices during opening hours.
- Soon available on our "Pays des Aiguilles d'Arves" application, downloadable free of charge onto your smartphone.
Types of terrain :
Rock, Ground, Not suitable for strollers
Further information
Publics :
Walkers/hikers, Level black - very hard
Adapted tourism :
Not accessible in a wheelchair
Access map and contacts
Zone de loisirs des Léchères, 124 Route de Villargondran
Chef-lieu
73300 Albiez-le-Jeune
Localization supplement
Parking du Plan d'Eau on RD80 towards Villargondran.
Opening hours
From 15/05 to 15/10.
Subject to favorable weather.
Prices
Free access.
Information updated on 10/10/2024 by Montagnicimes Office de tourisme Intercommunal
