Mont Lachat, Mountain summit in Bornes Massif, France
Mont Lachat is a mountain peak in the Bornes Range, reaching around 2,023 meters (6,637 feet). The summit features limestone formations and offers wide views across the Alpine valleys below.
The mountain was shaped by tectonic forces over millions of years as the limestone bedrock was lifted upward. Subsequent glaciation and erosion have carved the peak into its current form.
The summit is marked by an iron cross made by the inhabitants of Les Villards-sur-Thônes, the village below the peak. The mountain's name, Lachat, refers to a rocky crest in the local Alpine dialect. Hikers pass the Croix du Mont Lachat on the ridge between the Thônes and Étroits cluses.
The summit can be reached via marked trails starting from various points in the surrounding valleys. The best time to visit is early summer through early autumn when snow has melted and paths are passable.
The iron cross on the summit was made by the inhabitants of Les Villards-sur-Thônes, the village below. The ridge is bounded by two gorges, the Thônes cluse to the south and the Étroits cluse to the north, where the mountain continues as the Roche Blanche.
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