Pointe Perfia, Mountain summit in Haute-Savoie, France.
Pointe Perfia is a mountain summit in the French Alps standing at around 1972 meters high. From the top, you can see nearby peaks including Buet and Tenneverge rising across the landscape.
The routes around this summit developed historically from ancient shepherd paths that local communities used to reach high alpine pastures. These paths have shaped the mountain landscape for many generations.
Mountain guides from the Haute-Savoie region maintain the knowledge of climbing routes and seasonal conditions of Pointe Perfia for subsequent generations.
The hike begins from the Lédedian parking area and covers roughly 17 kilometers with about 800 meters of elevation gain. Allow around five hours for the full journey.
The final 450 meters require navigation off the marked trail through rocky ground. High-voltage power lines overhead serve as visual reference points for hikers in this steep section.
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