Pointe Percée, Mountain summit in Savoie, France

Pointe Percée is the highest summit of the Aravis range in the French Prealps of Haute-Savoie, reaching 2,750 m (2,753 m in some sources). Its upper part is a steep, roughly triangular peak of pale grey sedimentary rock with horizontal ledges and vertical fissures; below, stepped bands and gullies descend to green forested slopes. The name comes from an orifice near the summit on its north-west ridge.

The first documented ascent was made in 1865 by Louis Maquelin of Geneva with two companions, though the peak was probably climbed earlier. In 1903 Félix-Valentin Genecand, inventor of the Tricouni climbing nail, and J. Cevey opened the Arête du Doigt; Anchieri and Boivin climbed its upper step in 1944.

The nearby villages of Sallanches, Le Grand-Bornand, and Le Reposoir remain deeply connected to Alpine traditions and use the mountain landscape as a backdrop to their daily routines. Visitors can see this relationship in local architecture, regional products, and gatherings that celebrate mountain life.

Reaching the summit requires alpine experience and proper equipment, with the best conditions between June and September when snow cover is minimal. Visitors should come prepared for changing weather and bring adequate water and sun protection for the climb.

The name comes from an opening near the summit on the north-west ridge, which gives the peak its "pierced" name. The first documented ascent was made in 1865 by Louis Maquelin of Geneva with two companions, though the mountain was probably climbed earlier.