Rocher du Vent, Mountain summit in Beaufort, France
The Rocher du Vent reaches an elevation of 2,360 meters and features a 550-meter vertical wall overlooking the Roselend and Gittaz lakes.
The via ferrata installations on Rocher du Vent reflect historical military developments designed to facilitate movement through mountainous terrain.
The alpine chalets around Rocher du Vent maintain Savoyard cheese-making traditions, particularly the production of Beaufort cheese in surrounding pastures.
The hiking trail starts at Plan de la Lai and extends 7.8 kilometers with an elevation gain of 843 meters, requiring a headlamp for tunnel crossing.
A permanent snowfield remains inside the Rocher du Vent even during summer, accessible via a ridge at 2,330 meters altitude.
Location: Beaufort
Elevation above the sea: 2,360 m
GPS coordinates: 45.70487,6.67017
Latest update: March 4, 2025 05:28
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