Table d'Orientation
Table d'Orientation sits at 2,563 ft along the Route Napoléon, facing east at 90°, with the land dropping 544 ft within 600 m of the overlook. The view opens across a line of peaks and saddles to the east and northeast. Col de L'Orme lies east-southeast at 4.4 mi (2,408 ft), with Pas de Boudillon further east at 5.3 mi (4,581 ft). Le Cousson rises east-southeast at 5.4 mi (4,961 ft), close to Sommet de Cousson at 5.5 mi (4,974 ft) to the east. L'Andran and Martignon stand northeast at 5.5 mi, at 3,993 ft and 4,692 ft respectively, and La Gomberge is north-northeast at 5.8 mi (4,888 ft). Because the overlook faces almost due east, it looks directly toward sunrise; on the June solstice the sun rises at 05:53, while on the December solstice it rises later, at 08:08. Saint-Abdon precedes this stop on the byway, and Point de vue follows it.

What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Col de L'Orme2,408 fteast-southeast · 4.4 mi
- Pas de Boudillon4,581 fteast · 5.3 mi
- Le Cousson4,961 fteast-southeast · 5.4 mi
- L'Andran3,993 ftnortheast · 5.5 mi
- Sommet de Cousson4,974 fteast · 5.5 mi
- Martignon4,692 ftnortheast · 5.5 mi
- La Gomberge4,888 ftnorth-northeast · 5.8 mi
Light
This overlook faces sunrise — 0° off square to it.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:40 | 18:48 | 18:09 |
| June solstice | 05:53 | 21:23 | 20:39 |
| September equinox | 07:23 | 19:35 | 18:57 |
| December solstice | 08:08 | 17:01 | 16:13 |
Local time (Europe/Paris). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
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How high is Table d'Orientation?
Table d'Orientation sits at about 2,563 feet (781 m).
What can you see from Table d'Orientation?
From Table d'Orientation: Col de L'Orme (ESE, 4.4 mi); Pas de Boudillon (E, 5.3 mi); Le Cousson (ESE, 5.4 mi); L'Andran (NE, 5.5 mi).
Is Table d'Orientation better at sunrise or sunset?
Sunrise. The land falls away from Table d'Orientation toward the sunrise, so at sunset the light is behind you. Exact times shift through the year; the page shows the current window.
What is the next lookout after Table d'Orientation?
Point de vue is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Table d'Orientation.
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