Pointe de la Queblette

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Pointe de la Queblette, Alpine summit in La Balme-de-Thuy, France.

The Pointe de la Queblette summit reaches an elevation of 1915 meters and provides views across the Bornes and Aravis mountain ranges.

The paths leading to Pointe de la Queblette served as strategic routes for French resistance fighters during World War II.

Local shepherds maintain the traditional practice of high-altitude grazing around Pointe de la Queblette during the summer months.

The ascent from La Balme de Thuy requires approximately 5 hours of hiking over a 9-kilometer trail with an elevation gain of 904 meters.

The geological formations of Pointe de la Queblette display a distinctive ridge created by differential erosion of limestone rocks.

Location: La Balme-de-Thuy

Location: Glières-Val-de-Borne

Location: Thônes

Elevation above the sea: 1,915 m

GPS coordinates: 45.93701,6.33388

Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:05

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