Pointe des Fours

The Pointe des Fours reaches an elevation of 3072 meters between the municipalities of Bonneval-sur-Arc and Val-d'Isère in the French Alps.

Local shepherds from the Haute-Maurienne valleys have used the paths around Pointe des Fours for centuries to guide their flocks to mountain pastures.

The Pointe des Fours region maintains alpine traditions through its high-altitude cheese production, pastoral festivals, and characteristic mountain architecture.

Hikers can reach the summit through several marked trails from Bonneval-sur-Arc, covering an elevation gain of 1200 meters over a distance of 8 kilometers.

The distinct geological formation of Pointe des Fours allows simultaneous views of both the Maurienne and Tarentaise valleys from its peak.

Location: Bonneval-sur-Arc

Location: Val-d'Isère

Elevation above the sea: 3,072 m

Website: https://www.camptocamp.org/summits/40723/fr/pointe-des-fours

Website: https://camptocamp.org/summits/40723/fr/pointe-des-fours

GPS coordinates: 45.38957,7.00547

Latest update: November 13, 2025 19:12