Sex Villemod, Mountain summit in Haute-Savoie, France
Located at an elevation of 2030 meters in the French Alps, Sex Villemod presents steep rocky slopes that rise above the surrounding valleys.
The summit has served as a reference point for local shepherds since the Middle Ages, guiding their seasonal movements through mountain passages.
The name Sex Villemod reflects the regional Alpine dialect, where 'Sex' derives from the Latin word 'saxum', meaning large rock or stone.
Access to Sex Villemod requires technical climbing equipment and appropriate mountain gear, with optimal climbing conditions occurring between June and September.
The summit's position at coordinates 46.34869, 6.79549 creates a natural boundary marker between different Alpine microclimates and geological formations.
Elevation above the sea: 2,030 m
GPS coordinates: 46.34869,6.79549
Latest update: August 2, 2025 06:11
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