1
: a principal mountain mass
2
: a block of the earth's crust bounded by faults or flexures and displaced as a unit without internal change
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The ski motifs are tasteful, letting the views of the Vanoise massif speak for themselves.
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Imagine waking up in the vast Patagonian wilderness and opening your curtains to see the jagged peaks of the Torres del Paine massif reflecting on the still waters of Lake Sarmiento.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
The suites are one of the three lodging types found at Tierra Patagonia, a true boutique property with just 40 luxury rooms — most offering views of the lake and massif.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
Guests stay in one of 62 luxury suites, all with panoramic views of the massif of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Ann Abel, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Imagine waking up in the vast Patagonian wilderness and opening your curtains to see the jagged peaks of the Torres del Paine massif reflecting on the still waters of Lake Sarmiento.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
The suites are one of the three lodging types found at Tierra Patagonia, a true boutique property with just 40 luxury rooms — most offering views of the lake and massif.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024
Guests stay in one of 62 luxury suites, all with panoramic views of the massif of the UNESCO World Heritage Dolomites.
—Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Massif.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/massif. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.
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