Pointe de la Finive, Mountain summit in Giffre Mountains between Haute-Savoie, France and Valais, Switzerland.
The Pointe de la Finive rises to an elevation of 2,838 meters, marking the natural border between France and Switzerland in the Alpine range.
The mountain peak has served as a natural geographical marker between French Haute-Savoie and Swiss Valais regions since the establishment of modern borders.
Local mountain guides from both French and Swiss sides maintain traditional climbing routes, passing their knowledge through generations of alpinists.
Access to the summit requires strong mountaineering skills, proper equipment, and careful attention to weather conditions throughout the climbing season.
The mountain presents different elevation measurements ranging from 2,625 to 2,838 meters due to its multiple peak formations along the ridge line.
Location: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
Location: Finhaut
Location: Salvan
Elevation above the sea: 2,833 m
Part of: France–Switzerland border
GPS coordinates: 46.07356,6.89217
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:00
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