Pointe de Creux Noir

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Pointe de Creux Noir, Alpine summit in Vanoise National Park, France

The Pointe de Creux Noir rises to an elevation of 3,113 meters, featuring rocky slopes that overlook the surrounding valleys of the Vanoise massif.

Vanoise National Park, where Pointe de Creux Noir stands, was established in 1963 as the first national park in the French Alps to protect natural spaces.

Mountaineers and hikers regularly traverse the paths leading to Pointe de Creux Noir, maintaining the tradition of alpinism in the French Alps.

The Refuge des Barmettes, located 1,905 meters south-southwest of the peak, serves as a starting point for climbing Pointe de Creux Noir.

Pointe de Creux Noir offers a direct view of its nearest neighbor, Pointe du Vallonet, positioned 1.3 kilometers to the north-northeast.

Location: Planay

Elevation above the sea: 3,113 m

GPS coordinates: 45.40630,6.75700

Latest update: March 3, 2025 01:27

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