Dôme de l'Arpont

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Dôme de l'Arpont, Alpine summit in Vanoise National Park, France.

The Dôme de l'Arpont reaches an elevation of 3601 meters within the Vanoise mountain range, presenting extensive glacial formations across its slopes.

The establishment of Vanoise National Park in 1963 marked a turning point in the preservation of the Dôme de l'Arpont and its natural environment.

The mountain serves as a significant location for French mountaineering traditions and continues to influence alpine sports development in the region.

Climbing the Dôme de l'Arpont requires professional mountain gear and technical expertise, with access limited to the summer season from June to September.

The permanent ice cap covering the Dôme de l'Arpont provides scientists with valuable data about climate patterns in high-altitude environments.

Location: Savoie

Elevation above the sea: 3,601 m

GPS coordinates: 45.31833,6.74295

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:39

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