Pointe de la Balme, Alpine summit in Massif de Lauzière, France.
The Pointe de la Balme reaches an elevation of 1808 meters and reveals extensive mountain views across the Lauzière massif range.
The summit has been a fundamental landmark for shepherds and local inhabitants of Celliers crossing these mountain territories for generations.
Mountain communities near Pointe de la Balme continue their Alpine traditions through livestock farming and mountain cheese production.
The climb to Pointe de la Balme starts from Celliers village at 1370 meters, requiring an ascent of 1300 meters in elevation gain.
Ski conditions during November 2023 presented an extraordinary layer of 40 centimeters of fresh snow with temperatures reaching -4 degrees Celsius.
Elevation above the sea: 1,808 m
GPS coordinates: 45.94103,6.33692
Latest update: June 10, 2025 01:29
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