Pointe de Thorens, Mountain summit in Savoie, France

Pointe de Thorens is a summit of the Massif de la Vanoise in Savoie, France, reaching 3,262 metres. It stands on the boundary of Vanoise National Park, between the col de Thorens (3,095 m) to the north-east, the col Pierre-Lory (3,129 m) and the aiguille du Bouchet (3,254 m) to the south, and the col du Bouchet (2,993 m) to the west. The mountain is built of conglomerates, sandstone, micaceous arkoses, shales and anthracite coal.

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.

The summit sits on the boundary of Vanoise National Park, between the Col de Thorens (3,095 m) to the northeast and the Col du Bouchet (2,993 m) to the west. Its rock is conglomerate, sandstone, micaceous arkose, shale and anthracite coal from the Westphalian to lower Stephanian.