Pointe de Nantaux, Mountain summit in Haute-Savoie, France
Description
Pointe de Nantaux is a mountain summit in the Chablais massif that reaches 2170 meters in elevation. The peak features steep limestone cliffs and multiple hiking routes that traverse its rocky slopes and terrain.
History
The area has been used by local communities for alpine pasturing and forestry for many centuries. These activities shaped the relationship between people and the mountain landscape over generations.
Culture
Local guides share knowledge about mountain safety and regional geology through regular expeditions to Pointe de Nantaux throughout the hiking season.
Practical
The climb from Essert la Pierre takes roughly four hours and requires proper mountain gear. Good weather and decent fitness are important for a safe ascent to this elevation.
Did you know?
The site sits within the Chablais Geopark and displays significant sedimentary rock layers. These formations help geologists understand how Alpine structures formed over time.
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