Grand Arc, Mountain summit in Savoie, France
Grand Arc is a mountain summit in the Savoie region of the French Alps within the Massif de la Vanoise range. The peak features steep rocky walls and stands as a prominent landmark in the alpine landscape.
This summit served as a geographical reference point for shepherds and travelers crossing through Savoie for centuries. Alpine explorers mapped routes across the region and established pathways that remain in use today.
Local mountaineering clubs organize regular expeditions to Grand Arc, maintaining traditional alpine climbing routes established by early mountain pioneers.
The climb requires proper alpine gear and good fitness level, with marked paths leading to the summit. Plan several hours from nearby mountain stations and choose clear weather for the best conditions during your ascent.
Grand Arc maintains a notable prominence of 693 meters and an isolation distance of 7.66 kilometers from surrounding peaks in the French Alps.
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