L'Ambrevetta, Mountain summit in La Clusaz, France.
Description
L'Ambrevetta rises to 2,463 meters in the Bornes-Aravis massif, offering panoramic views across the French Alps including Mont Blanc on clear days.
History
The summit served as a strategic observation point for local communities and provided passage routes for shepherds and merchants traveling between alpine valleys for centuries.
Culture
The surrounding region maintains traditional transhumance practices where herders move livestock seasonally to high-altitude pastures, preserving ancient agricultural knowledge and mountain customs.
Practical
Access typically begins from the Confins parking area at 1,430 meters elevation, requiring proper mountain equipment and early morning starts for optimal weather conditions.
Did you know?
The mountain features a distinctive south-east slope that provides excellent ski touring opportunities in winter while transforming into diverse alpine ecosystems during summer months.
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Vallée du Bouchet
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Église Notre-Dame-de-l'Assomption de Cordon
6.2 km
Chapelle des Confins
4.1 km
Tardevant
437 m
Roualle
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Aiguille de Borderan
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Mont fleuri
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Quatre Têtes
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Arrondine
2.7 km
Mont Charvet
2.1 km
Pointe de Bella Cha
5.8 km
Tête Pelouse
2.4 km
Grande Balmaz
4.4 km
Roche Perfia
1.7 km
Parrossaz
5.4 km
Borne frontière de Cordon
5.7 km
Pointe de Grande Combe
6.3 km
La Miaz
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Tête de Paccaly
1.1 km
Croisse Baulet
3.3 km
Pointe de Chombas
2.7 km
Pointe des Verts
3.2 km
Pointes longues
6.1 km
Chalet de Paccaly
2.8 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame, Saint-Guérin, Saint-Grat et Bienheureux-Jean-d'Espagne de la Duche
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Golf des Confins
4.1 km
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