Pointe d'Anterne

Pointe d'Anterne is a mountain in the Chablais Alps reaching 2,733 meters, marked by steep ridges and alpine meadows. The peak sits close enough to Lake Geneva for clear views across to neighboring Alpine peaks and valleys below.

Over centuries, shepherds used this peak as a landmark to navigate their seasonal movements across the Alps. The routes passed down through generations became part of the local way of life in these mountains.

The area sits within a protected natural reserve where shepherds have grazed cattle on summer pastures for generations. This practice shapes how the landscape looks and feels throughout the year.

The main hiking access starts from Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval village, where marked trails lead toward the peak. A mountain refuge sits roughly 1.3 kilometers below the summit and offers lodging for those planning an overnight stay.

On clear days, the view from the summit stretches far beyond the neighboring Alpine peaks to include Lake Geneva and the Swiss side of the horizon. This combination of height and wide horizontal reach is not immediately obvious from lower elevations.

Location: Haute-Savoie

Elevation above the sea: 2,733 m

GPS coordinates: 45.97992,6.78488

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:27