Pointe de Chavasse, Mountain summit in the Chablais Alps, Haute-Savoie, France

Pointe de Chavasse is a summit in the Chablais Alps standing at approximately 2000 meters and composed of sedimentary rock. The peak sits within a region of distinctive alpine formations in the French mountains.

The name Chavasse derives from the Old French word chave, meaning a hollow, combined with the pejorative suffix -asse or -ache from Latin aceus, describing ground overgrown with weeds. The summit lies on the boundary of Bellevaux and Mieussy, above the Col de Vésinaz, and is the only peak bordering the Sommand plateau built of Malm limestone.

The name Chavasse derives from the Old French chave, "hollow", plus the pejorative suffix -asse, from Latin -aceus, describing a spot overgrown with weeds. The summit lies on the boundary of Bellevaux and Mieussy, above the Col de Vésinaz, and is climbed from the Col de la Ramaz, the Chalet Blanc hamlet, the Col de Chavan or La Chèvrerie.

The ascent from Col de Vesinaz follows a narrow path with steep sections that demands solid footwear and careful footing. Weather can change rapidly at this elevation, so plan for protection and consider the time of day for your visit.

The summit is the only peak bordering the Sommand plateau made of massive Malm limestone, and its east foot consists of Couches rouges formations. The name Chavasse derives from Old French "chave" (hollow) plus a pejorative suffix describing a place overgrown with weeds.