Mont Ruan, Mountain summit in Salvan, Switzerland
Mont Ruan is a summit in the Chablais Alps standing at 3,057 meters (10,036 feet). Its slopes showcase layered sedimentary rock formations that characterize the landscape near the border with France.
This peak became known as Switzerland's westernmost summit exceeding 3,000 meters. Its location marked a natural geographical boundary on the Swiss-French frontier.
Local mountaineering groups maintain traditional routes through Mont Ruan, connecting Swiss and French alpine communities across generations.
Reaching this summit requires solid mountaineering skills and proper preparation. Shelter and supplies are available at the Cabane de Susanfe mountain hut located northwest of the peak.
A glacier persists on the mountain's northwestern slopes. This frozen feature creates conditions that support rare alpine plants and animals found nowhere else in the region.
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