Pointe des Arbennes, Mountain summit in the Aravis range, France
The Pointe des Arbennes rises to 2478 meters in elevation, offering views across the Mont Blanc Range, Aravis Massif, and Fiz mountains.
The mountain's name derives from 'Arbenne', a local patois word referring to white partridges that populated the mountain slopes in past centuries.
Local shepherds maintain traditional Alpine farming practices in the Méry mountain pastures beneath the summit, continuing centuries-old agricultural traditions.
The ascent requires 3 hours and 20 minutes from La Lanche parking lot, covering 14.3 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1330 meters.
The summit features dual identification, being marked as both Pointe des Arbennes and Pointe d'Areu on different maps, creating navigation challenges for mountaineers.
Elevation above the sea: 2,265 m
GPS coordinates: 45.98174,6.57649
Latest update: June 10, 2025 14:58
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