Mont Beauvoir

Mont Beauvoir is a limestone summit in the Isère region that rises above the valley and offers sweeping views across surrounding mountain ranges. The peak features multiple hiking trails that connect from different starting points at lower elevations.

The summit served as a strategic vantage point during medieval times to monitor trade routes crossing through the Alpine region. Its elevated position made it a natural observation post for surveying the valley below.

Local mountaineering groups organize annual gatherings at Mont Beauvoir to celebrate traditional Alpine customs and share regional mountain knowledge.

Marked hiking trails ascend to the summit from several different starting points, with parking available at the mountain base. Trail conditions vary seasonally and visitors should prepare accordingly.

The limestone deposits at this summit contain marine fossils from the Jurassic period, evidence of ancient seas. These fossils reveal that the region was once submerged underwater.

Location: Saint-Jean-de-Couz

Elevation above the sea: 1,313 m

Made from material: limestone

GPS coordinates: 45.47662,5.79194

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:26