Pointe de Thorens, Mountain summit in Savoie, France
The Pointe de Thorens reaches an elevation of 3,266 meters above sea level within the Vanoise massif of the French Alps.
The Vanoise National Park, which encompasses Pointe de Thorens, was established as France's first national park to protect the local Alpine ibex population.
Mountain guides from the Savoie region maintain climbing routes and share their expertise of Pointe de Thorens with visiting mountaineers throughout the year.
Climbers access Pointe de Thorens through marked trails during summer months when weather conditions permit safe ascents to the summit.
The summit provides views of multiple glaciers and peaks within the Vanoise massif, including direct sightlines to neighboring valleys.
Location: Savoie
Elevation above the sea: 3,266 m
GPS coordinates: 45.26498,6.60955
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:39
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