Pointe des Chardes

Pointe des Chardes is a mountain peak in the Vanoise massif characterized by steep slopes that rise to a defined ridge. The surrounding terrain features rocky outcrops and jagged formations that define the alpine landscape of this region.

This peak has served as a natural boundary between alpine communities in the Vanoise region since medieval times. The geography shaped how people living in surrounding valleys related to one another and organized their territories.

Shepherds practice traditional herding on the lower slopes during summer months, maintaining a long connection between local communities and these alpine pastures.

Proper mountaineering equipment and experience are required for the ascent due to difficult terrain along the route. Starting from Champagny-en-Vanoise, the climb demands good physical fitness and should be attempted only in favorable weather conditions.

A small herd of mountain mouflons regularly inhabits the upper sections of the peak. These wild sheep are a rare sighting for climbers exploring the remote rocky areas near the summit.