Aiguille Grive, Mountain summit in Les Arcs, France.
Aiguille Grive is a 2733-metre summit in the Savoie department, on the boundary of Landry and Peisey-Nancroix in the Vanoise, part of the Graian Alps. It is the highest point of a north-south ridge that also carries the Aiguille Rousse (2488 m), Arpette (2413 m), Pointe du Petit Fond Blanc (2497 m) and Pointe des Fours (2469 m). Its upper slopes are snow-covered rock, with green grass and grey scree lower down. The Col de la Chal pass lies about 500 metres east of the top.
Aiguille Grive lies on the boundary between the communes of Landry and Peisey-Nancroix in the Savoie department, within the Vanoise massif of the Graian Alps. Its north–south ridge also carries the Aiguille Rousse (2488 m), Arpette (2413 m), Pointe du Petit Fond Blanc (2497 m) and Pointe des Fours (2469 m). In winter its flanks form part of the Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry ski area, and the Col de la Chal pass, about 500 m east of the summit, is served by several ski lifts.
The summit marks the highest point of a north-south ridge that also carries the Aiguille Rousse, Arpette, Pointe du Petit Fond Blanc and Pointe des Fours. Its flanks belong to the Les Arcs/Peisey-Vallandry ski area, and the Col de la Chal pass, about 500 m east of the top, is served by several ski lifts.
You can reach this peak through hiking trails that start from Arc 2000 or Peisey-Nancroix, with conditions varying by season. In summer and fall, the paths are most walkable, while winter and spring can bring snow and ice that make routes more difficult.
On clear days, you can spot two major mountain massifs from the top: Mont Blanc and Mont Pourri rising in the distance. Alpine animals like chamois and marmots are commonly seen here during the climb.
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