Sommet Matsi

Sommet Matsi is a summit peak rising 102 meters above sea level in Wallis and Futuna, located in the South Pacific. The slopes support natural vegetation and provide ocean vistas from higher points.

Wallis and Futuna were established as a French overseas territory in 1961, with natural landmarks documented in administrative records. This designation continues to define the territory's governance and mapping today.

The area around this summit holds significance for local communities who navigate using natural landscape features as traditional reference points. Island residents maintain connections to Polynesian practices that shape how they relate to their environment.

Reaching this location requires first traveling from New Caledonia or Fiji to Wallis and Futuna. Visitors should prepare for tropical conditions and plan their visit well in advance due to limited transportation connections.

Researchers regularly study endemic plant species found on this summit that grow nowhere else at this elevation in the Pacific region. This makes it a valued location for botanical research and conservation efforts.

Location: Wallis and Futuna

Elevation above the sea: 102 m

GPS coordinates: -14.25000,-178.16667

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:22