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Viewpoints & Lookouts in France map & data

There are 20,035 viewpoints and lookouts mapped in France, spread over 13 regions. The most are in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (4,995), Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur (2,697) and Occitanie (2,660). 22% of them carry a name, and many add an address, phone number, website or opening hours. Well-known examples include Mont Blanc / Monte Bianco, Tête de l'Estrop and Pic de Céciré.

20,035locations
13regions
439 KBlayer size
November 2026updated
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Viewpoints & Lookouts by region

RegionLocationsShare
Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes4,99525%
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur2,69713%
Occitanie2,66013%
Grand Est1,7308.6%
Nouvelle-Aquitaine1,5978.0%
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté1,2586.3%
Bretagne1,0945.5%
Pays de la Loire5702.8%
Normandie5382.7%
Île-de-France4802.4%
Hauts-de-France4322.2%
Corse4182.1%
Centre-Val de Loire2531.3%

Notable viewpoints and lookouts in France

  1. Mont Blanc / Monte BiancoAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 4807.3 m · viewpoint
  2. Tête de l'EstropProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2961 m · viewpoint
  3. Pic de CéciréOccitanie · 2403 m · viewpoint
  4. Morne Langevin2383 m · viewpoint
  5. Becca La Traversière / Pointe de la TraversièreAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 3337 m · viewpoint
  6. Le Grand AréaProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2869 m · viewpoint
  7. Piton Partage2359 m · viewpoint
  8. Aiguille DibonaAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 3131 m · viewpoint
  9. Cime de la BonetteProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2860 m · viewpoint
  10. Nez Coupé de Sainte-Rose2078 m · viewpoint
  11. Col de l'IseranAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2764 m · viewpoint
  12. Grande AutaneProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2782 m · viewpoint
  13. Piton Marmite1877 m · viewpoint
  14. Petit Mont BlancAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2680 m · viewpoint
  15. Tête de la CluseProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2680 m · viewpoint
  16. Le TaborAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2389 m · viewpoint
  17. Tête des Pras ArnaudProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2618 m · viewpoint
  18. Les Quatre TêtesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2364 m · viewpoint
  19. Sommet de Château JouanProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2565 m · viewpoint
  20. La TournetteAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2351 m · viewpoint
  21. Le Gros AneProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2505 m · viewpoint
  22. Crève-TêteAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2342 m · viewpoint
  23. Le PiolitProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2464 m · viewpoint
  24. Aiguillette des HouchesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2285 m · viewpoint
  25. L'AiguilleProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2367 m · viewpoint
  26. Croix de ChamrousseAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2253 m · viewpoint
  27. L'ArcheProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2256 m · viewpoint
  28. Le GargasAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2208 m · viewpoint
  29. Pic de GleizeProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2161 m · viewpoint
  30. Col de TricotAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2120 m · viewpoint
  31. Pic de l'AiguilleProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2140 m · viewpoint
  32. Dent de CrollesAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2062 m · viewpoint
  33. Sommet du Santin - Serre OrelProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2137 m · viewpoint
  34. Mont LachatAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 2023 m · viewpoint
  35. Pic de CéüseProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2016 m · viewpoint
  36. La Tête du CuvyAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1991 m · viewpoint
  37. Le CuchonProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 2002 m · viewpoint
  38. Signal de VillardAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1973 m · viewpoint
  39. Sommet du CouarProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur · 1988 m · viewpoint
  40. MoucherotteAuvergne-Rhône-Alpes · 1901 m · viewpoint

What's in this layer

Every viewpoint in the layer comes with its name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known). Scenic viewpoints and lookouts.

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Frequently asked questions

How many viewpoints and lookouts are there in France?

This layer holds 20,035 viewpoints and lookouts in France, the most of them in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.

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What information comes with each viewpoint?

The name, category, brand and operator, street address, city, postcode, phone, website, opening hours, the region it is in, latitude and longitude (each where known).

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