Seeing Chamechaude from a plane4 ★
At about 6,830 ft, the highest summit of the Chartreuse range, home of the monks and their green liqueur, just north of Grenoble. Look for a limestone wedge with a sheer cliff face above forest.
2 of our routes pass it. France · rated 4 of 10
The easy pick
Madrid to Zurich: sit on the right, 64 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Madrid to Zurich | Right | 64 min after takeoff |
| Miami to Milan | Right Best seat for the whole flight: left | 487 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Chamechaude from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Chamechaude from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.
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