Croix de Commune

The Croix de Commune peak stands at 1968 meters in elevation within the Haut-Giffre region, offering views across the Fer-à-Cheval cirque.

The summit marks a former strategic point along regional trade routes, where travelers navigated through the French Prealps between different valley communities.

The mountain cross at the peak represents a traditional Alpine marker, serving as both a geographical reference point and religious symbol for local inhabitants.

Access to Croix de Commune begins at Sixt via the D29 road toward Salvagny, followed by a seven-hour round trip hike with an 860-meter elevation gain.

The path to the summit crosses through distinct geological zones, from lower pastoral lands to exposed limestone cliffs characteristic of the Haut-Giffre massif.

Elevation above the sea: 1,968 m

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=7427304

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=7427304

GPS coordinates: 46.05790,6.83076

Latest update: June 21, 2025 02:51