Pointe du Chardonnet, Mountain summit in Tignes, France.
Description
Pointe du Chardonnet is a mountain summit located between the Peisey-Nancroix valley and the Tignes ski resort. The peak offers views of the surrounding alpine landscape where groomed slopes meet untracked terrain.
History
The mountain sits within the Vanoise massif, which became France's first National Park in 1963 and marked a turning point in alpine conservation. This designation protected the broader region from further development.
Culture
Local shepherds maintain traditional pastoral practices around Pointe du Chardonnet, continuing centuries-old methods of alpine farming during summer months.
Practical
Hikers can start from Maison de Tignes and follow a marked loop trail of about 8 miles that passes through varied terrain and elevation changes. The best hiking season runs from June through September when snow has melted.
Did you know?
The eastern slope features ski lifts and runs, while the western side remains completely untouched within the national park boundaries. This stark contrast makes the boundary between developed and natural terrain very visible from the summit.
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