Dent des Portes, Mountain summit in Bauges massif, France
Dent des Portes is a mountain summit in the Bauges massif that rises to 1932 meters with steep limestone cliffs on its northern face. Dense beech forests cover the lower elevations, creating a landscape of layered vegetation from base to peak.
Shepherds have used the pastures surrounding Dent des Portes for centuries, establishing a network of trails that connect mountain shelters throughout the region. These traditional routes remain important pathways for understanding settlement patterns in the Bauges.
The Golet de Doucy shelter near Dent des Portes served as a filming location for Pierre Beccu's documentary about Alpine shepherds' relationships.
The ascent starts at Parking des Cornes near Doucy-en-Bauges on a marked trail that passes through meadows and forests. Most visitors need approximately four hours for the round trip from start to summit and back to the parking area.
The summit features a geological formation where layers of sedimentary rock create natural steps ascending toward the peak's northern edge. These stepped rock formations were sculpted by water erosion over millions of years and attract geology enthusiasts.
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