Le Marteau, Mountain summit in Passy, France.
Le Marteau rises to 2289 meters in elevation within the Chaîne des Fiz range, featuring substantial vertical cliffs and sedimentary rock formations.
The 1471 rockslide at Dérochoir near Le Marteau created a lake that required extensive clearing efforts to protect local farmers from potential flooding.
The name of nearby pastures, Salamanes, derives from the Gallic word 'calmis', referring to mountain grazing areas located above forest boundaries.
Access to Le Marteau requires a 5.5-hour hike with 1050 meters elevation gain, starting from the Châtelet d'Ayères parking area in Plaine Joux.
The summit path includes fixed ropes and handrails through the Dérochoir passage, requiring technical climbing skills and dry weather conditions.
Location: Passy
Location: Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval
Elevation above the sea: 2,289 m
Made from material: sedimentary rock
GPS coordinates: 45.96566,6.76241
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:52
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