Pointe des Arces, Mountain summit in École and Grésy-sur-Isère, France
At an elevation of 2076 meters, Pointe des Arces rises within the Bauges mountain range, featuring steep slopes and exposed rock formations.
The mountain stands as a testament to geological processes that shaped the French Alps through millions of years of tectonic movement and erosion.
Local farmers maintain traditional Alpine practices around Pointe des Arces, preserving mountain pastures and producing regional cheese varieties.
Hikers can access the summit through marked trails from École or Grésy-sur-Isère, with the ascent taking approximately four hours during summer months.
The summit provides views extending from Mont Blanc to the Chartreuse massif, revealing different geological formations across the Alpine landscape.
Location: École
Location: Grésy-sur-Isère
Elevation above the sea: 2,076 m
GPS coordinates: 45.61389,6.22306
Latest update: March 3, 2025 10:58
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