Pointe de la Sandoneire, Mountain summit in Val d'Hérens, France.
Pointe de la Sandoneire rises 2652 meters above sea level, offering views across the Alpine terrain between Orelle and Valmeinier communes in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
The mountain's name derives from a person called Sandon, who marked his presence in the region by giving his name to this geological formation.
The mountain stands as a reference point for local communities, connecting the forest of Orelle on its northern face to the Col des Marches southward.
Access to the summit involves following the forest path from Bissortette near the hydroelectric station, connecting to the GRP Tour du Mont Thabor trail system.
The summit contains deposits of anthracite coal dating from the Namurian and Westphalian periods, along with conglomerates and schist formations.
Elevation above the sea: 2,652 m
GPS coordinates: 45.16667,6.53333
Latest update: April 17, 2025 16:03
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