Sommet de Montgelas

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Sommet de Montgelas, Mountain summit in Chignin, France

The Montgelas summit rises to an elevation of 1301 meters within the Bauges massif, featuring dense forest trails and natural observation points.

Local communities established charcoal production sites near the summit, as evidenced by the remaining Chaudron furnace structure at 1250 meters elevation.

The installation of the Chignin Cross in 2011 marks a traditional Alpine practice of placing religious symbols at elevated vantage points.

The hiking trail begins at Curienne village, following yellow and green markings through a 6.5-kilometer path with 500 meters of elevation gain.

The summit connects three distinct communes - Chignin, Curienne, and La Thuile - through an intersection of walking paths at 1200 meters altitude.

Location: Chignin

Location: Curienne

Location: La Thuile

Elevation above the sea: 1,301 m

GPS coordinates: 45.53786,6.02632

Latest update: August 23, 2025 07:42

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