Cheval Noir, Mountain summit in Savoie, France
Located between Moûtiers and La Chambre, Cheval Noir rises to an elevation of 2,832 meters in the French Alps mountain range.
The formation of Cheval Noir occurred during the subduction of the Valais ocean, creating an accretionary wedge in the Western Alps.
The mountain holds geological importance as it names the Cheval Noir unit, studied extensively by researchers examining Alpine formations.
Hikers can access the summit through a 7-kilometer trail from Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, with a total elevation gain of 1,215 meters.
The mountain ranks third in prominence among 93 peaks within the Parc National de la Vanoise adhesion area.
Location: Savoie
Elevation above the sea: 2,832 m
GPS coordinates: 45.42191,6.41368
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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