Pointe de la Fournache, Alpine summit in Massif de la Vanoise, France
Pointe de la Fournache is a limestone summit in the French Alps, connected to its neighboring peak Dent Parrachée by a short rocky ridge. The two mountains sit close together and form a distinctive part of the Vanoise range.
The summit formed during the Alpine mountain-building period millions of years ago as tectonic forces pushed rock upward. Its limestone composition reflects the long geological history of the region.
The peak represents the seventh highest elevation point within Vanoise National Park, established in 1963 as the first national park in France.
The ascent suits only experienced mountaineers with proper gear and skills, as the terrain demands technical climbing. Weather at this altitude shifts rapidly and can turn risky without warning.
On clear days the summit offers sweeping views across a vast mountain landscape shaped by dozens of other peaks. This vantage point shows how the mountain sits within the larger Alpine setting.
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