Mont Ponset, Mountain summit in Mercantour-Argentera, France.
Mont Ponset rises to 2,828 meters in elevation, featuring steep slopes and rocky outcrops within the Mercantour National Park boundaries.
The mountain's name derives from the Provençal word 'pounchu', meaning pointed, which was later modified with the French diminutive suffix -et.
The mountain territory serves as a natural habitat for Alpine ibex, with approximately 1,100 specimens residing in the surrounding protected areas.
Multiple hiking routes lead to the summit from Madone de Fenestre, with the western corridor requiring basic climbing skills through rock formations.
The mountain peak was featured as a filming location for the television series La Cloche Tibétaine in 1974.
Elevation above the sea: 2,828 m
GPS coordinates: 44.09859,7.38221
Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:56
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