Cime Noire

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Cime Noire, Mountain summit in Vanoise National Park, France

Cime Noire rises to an elevation of 2,498 meters within the French Alps, featuring steep slopes and exposed rock formations at its peak.

The summit has served as a natural boundary marker between different Alpine communities since the establishment of Vanoise National Park in 1963.

Local mountaineers regularly organize guided expeditions to Cime Noire, teaching participants about Alpine wildlife and geological formations throughout the journey.

Climbers can reach the summit through marked trails starting from the nearest mountain station, with optimal climbing conditions occurring between June and September.

The north face of Cime Noire contains several undocumented caves that local researchers continue to explore and map.

Elevation above the sea: 2,498 m

GPS coordinates: 45.31360,6.44653

Latest update: August 22, 2025 18:18

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