Pointe de la Vuzelle

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Pointe de la Vuzelle, Mountain summit in Planay, France.

The Pointe de la Vuzelle rises to 2553 meters in elevation within the Vanoise National Park, featuring quartzite rock formations and north-facing climbing routes.

The Cascade de la Vuzelle near the summit received heritage site status in 1935, leading to hydroelectric development projects by EDF in the 1940s.

Traditional alpine communities established montagnettes near Pointe de la Vuzelle, following seasonal patterns of moving livestock between different elevation levels throughout the year.

The hiking trail to Pointe de la Vuzelle extends 4.6 kilometers with a 300-meter elevation gain, requiring approximately two hours and thirty minutes to complete.

The climbing route 'Eau de Mai' spans 300 meters along the mountain face, incorporating multiple pitches between 20 and 30 meters with difficulty ratings from 3b to 5b.

Location: Planay

Elevation above the sea: 2,553 m

Address: Pointe de la Vuzelle, 73350 Planay, France 73350 Planay

GPS coordinates: 45.41472,6.72639

Latest update: March 3, 2025 04:56

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