Pointe de la Fournache, Alpine summit in Massif de la Vanoise, France
Pointe de la Fournache stands at 3,642 meters above sea level, connected to Dent Parrachée by a short limestone ridge in the French Alps.
The mountain formation dates back to the Early Jurassic period, with its limestone composition reflecting millions of years of geological transformations.
The peak represents the seventh highest elevation point within Vanoise National Park, established in 1963 as the first national park in France.
Mountaineers accessing the summit require technical climbing equipment and should monitor weather conditions, as the ascent involves complex alpine terrain.
The summit features small cirque glaciers and provides direct views of 235 peaks across the Vanoise mountain range.
Location: Savoie
Elevation above the sea: 3,642 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 45.28732,6.75242
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:46
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Chapelle Saint-Roch de Termignon
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Glacier de l'Arpont
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