La Bourgeoise, Mountain summit in Haute-Savoie, France
La Bourgeoise is a summit rising to 1,768 metres in the French Alps above Samoëns, about 13 km from Cluses. Its slopes are mostly steep and rocky, with wooded ground around it, and the higher Pointe de Nant Golon stands 2.1 km to the southwest.
The mountain was explored and documented by mountaineers in the 19th century who systematically mapped the peaks of the region. This activity contributed to knowledge of Alpine geography.
La Bourgeoise rises to 1,768 m above sea level, about 500 km from Paris and 12.8 km from Cluses. Its slopes are wooded, mainly with beech and fir, and the surrounding area is sparsely populated, with roughly 11 inhabitants per square kilometre.
Marked hiking trails lead from the nearby village to the summit with an ascent of about three hours. The best time to visit is during warmer months when the trails are free of snow.
La Bourgeoise rises to 1,768 metres, while the Pointe de Nant Golon, 2,090 metres high, stands 2.1 km to the southwest. The wooded slopes around the summit are mostly covered by deciduous forest, and the nearest town is Cluses, about 12.8 km to the southwest.
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