Belvédère du Sautet
Belvédère du Sautet sits at 2,574 ft along the Route Napoléon, facing 240 degrees. The land drops 167 ft within 600 m of the overlook. Three peaks are visible: Jenabran to the southwest at 1.9 mi (5,240 ft), l'Aiguille to the west-southwest at 4.2 mi (6,683 ft), and Le Petit Obiou to the southwest at 4.3 mi (8,064 ft). The facing direction is angled 30 degrees off square from due sunset, meaning the view leans toward the western sky rather than directly into it. Sunset times vary by season, from 21:27 at the June solstice to 16:59 at the December solstice, with equinox sunsets falling near 18:49 and 19:36. This overlook is positioned between Belvédère, the previous lookout, and N.D. de bois vert, the next stop along the byway.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Jenabran5,240 ftsouthwest · 1.9 mi
- l'Aiguille6,683 ftwest-southwest · 4.2 mi
- Le Petit Obiou8,064 ftsouthwest · 4.3 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunset — 30° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:41 | 18:49 | 18:10 |
| June solstice | 05:51 | 21:27 | 20:42 |
| September equinox | 07:24 | 19:36 | 18:58 |
| December solstice | 08:12 | 16:59 | 16:10 |
Local time (Europe/Paris). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
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How high is Belvédère du Sautet?
Belvédère du Sautet sits at about 2,574 feet (785 m).
What can you see from Belvédère du Sautet?
From Belvédère du Sautet: Jenabran (SW, 1.9 mi); l'Aiguille (WSW, 4.2 mi); Le Petit Obiou (SW, 4.3 mi).
Is Belvédère du Sautet better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunset. The land falls away from Belvédère du Sautet toward the sunset, so at sunrise the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after Belvédère du Sautet?
N.D. de bois vert is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Belvédère du Sautet.
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