Pointe de la Sure

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Pointe de la Sure, Alpine summit in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

Pointe de la Sure reaches an elevation of 1643 meters and features hiking trails that wind through rocky slopes and exposed ridges.

The initial climbing routes were established by monks during the Middle Ages, who used the paths to connect regional monasteries.

Local shepherds maintain the centuries-old tradition of grazing livestock on the slopes of Pointe de la Sure during summer months.

Hikers can reach the summit through several marked trails, with walking times ranging between three and six hours depending on the chosen route.

The summit provides a panoramic view of the Grande Sure chain and hosts a population of griffon vultures nesting in its cliffs.

Elevation above the sea: 1,643 m

GPS coordinates: 45.23500,5.59750

Latest update: August 25, 2025 14:41

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