Pointe de Friolin, Mountain summit in La Plagne-Tarentaise, France.
Description
Pointe de Friolin is a mountain peak in the Vanoise massif reaching 2,654 meters in elevation. The summit offers views across the surrounding Alpine landscape and down into the valleys below.
History
The peak became a known reference point for mountaineers during the development of alpinism in the Savoie region in the 1800s. Early expeditions used it as a landmark while exploring the higher Alps.
Culture
Local mountaineers maintain traditional climbing routes to the peak, passing their knowledge of safe passage through generations of Alpine communities.
Practical
Reaching this peak requires mountaineering gear and good weather conditions, as temperatures drop sharply at this altitude. Visitors should prepare for alpine conditions and check local weather before attempting the ascent.
Did you know?
The mountain's position at coordinates 45.5128117N, 6.7591027E creates specific snow accumulation patterns that differ from surrounding peaks in the region.
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