Belvédère de la Roche
Belvédère de la Roche sits at 3,545 ft along Route Napoléon, facing east with the terrain dropping 1,357 ft within 600 meters of the pullout. La Romanche and Le grand Canal are visible to the northeast, at 1.4 and 2.0 miles respectively, both around 946-948 ft in elevation. To the east and southeast, a series of higher peaks and features come into view: Le Plat at 3.1 miles, Canier at 3.5 miles, Col du Fond des Sciaux at 3.9 miles, Rochassier at 4.2 miles, La Petite Cuche at 4.4 miles, and Rocher du Chatelard at 4.8 miles, ranging in elevation from 3,497 ft to 5,363 ft. L'Aup Morel appears to the northeast at 3.2 miles.
The overlook faces directly toward the sunrise. Depending on the season, sunrise arrives between 05:51 (June solstice) and 08:13 (December solstice), with sunset ranging from 16:58 to 21:28.
The approach road to this overlook closes on a seasonal basis. Vue du Paradis precedes this stop along the byway, and Montagne de Grand Rochefort follows.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- La Romanche948 ftnortheast · 1.4 mi
- Le grand Canal946 ftnortheast · 2.0 mi
- Le Plat3,497 ftsoutheast · 3.1 mi
- l'Aup Morel1,538 ftnortheast · 3.2 mi
- Canier4,006 ftsoutheast · 3.5 mi
- Col du Fond des Sciaux4,085 fteast-southeast · 3.9 mi
- Rochassier4,426 fteast-northeast · 4.2 mi
- La Petite Cuche5,363 fteast-southeast · 4.4 mi
- Rocher du Chatelard3,940 fteast-southeast · 4.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:42 | 18:49 | 18:10 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 21:28 | 20:43 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 19:37 | 18:58 |
| December solstice | 08:13 | 16:58 | 16:10 |
Local time (Europe/Paris). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
The approach closes seasonally. Source: OpenStreetMap (motor_vehicle:conditional=yes@(service=psv)). Check the road authority before travelling.
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How high is Belvédère de la Roche?
Belvédère de la Roche sits at about 3,545 feet (1,081 m).
What can you see from Belvédère de la Roche?
From Belvédère de la Roche: La Romanche (NE, 1.4 mi); Le grand Canal (NE, 2.0 mi); Le Plat (SE, 3.1 mi); l'Aup Morel (NE, 3.2 mi).
Is Belvédère de la Roche better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Belvédère de la Roche toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
Is the road to Belvédère de la Roche open year-round?
No. The approach to Belvédère de la Roche closes seasonally. The source records: motor_vehicle:conditional=yes@(service=psv). Check the managing agency before setting out.
What is the next lookout after Belvédère de la Roche?
Montagne de Grand Rochefort is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Belvédère de la Roche.
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