Pointe de la Balme, Mountain summit in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
The Pointe de la Balme reaches an elevation of 742 meters and stands prominently within the Dauphiné Alps mountain range system in eastern France.
The summit has long served as a geographical reference point for local communities, marking territorial boundaries between different Alpine valleys since medieval times.
Local ski communities gather annually at Pointe de la Balme during winter seasons to participate in traditional mountain sports and regional skiing competitions.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the summit from nearby parking areas, with the eastern face offering optimal conditions for winter sports from December through March.
The summit experiences a specific wind pattern that creates substantial powder snow accumulation on its eastern slope, forming exceptional skiing conditions throughout winter.
Elevation above the sea: 742 m
GPS coordinates: 45.95330,6.05750
Latest update: March 13, 2025 16:08
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