Pointe de Thorens, Mountain summit in Savoie, France
Pointe de Thorens is a mountain peak located in the Vanoise range of the French Alps. The summit reaches a height of approximately 3,300 meters and sits within the boundaries of Vanoise National Park.
The Vanoise area was designated as a national park in the 1960s to protect the endangered Alpine ibex population. This protected status has preserved the mountain landscape and its wildlife over the following decades.
Mountain guides from the Savoie region maintain climbing routes and share their expertise of Pointe de Thorens with visiting mountaineers throughout the year.
Climbing is only possible during summer months when weather conditions allow for safe ascents. Starting early in the morning is advisable, and consulting local mountain guides familiar with changing conditions is recommended.
On clear days, multiple glaciers are visible from the summit, scattered across the surrounding valleys. This vantage point reveals how ice has shaped the Alpine landscape over time.
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