Pointe des Verts, Mountain summit in Aravis Range, France.
Description
Pointe des Verts is a summit in the Aravis mountain range reaching about 2,555 meters (8,382 feet). The peak sits within a limestone massif offering several routes of varying difficulty for climbers and hikers.
History
The peak has served as a natural boundary marker between Le Grand-Bornand and Sallanches since medieval times. This geographical significance shaped how local communities defined their territories for centuries.
Culture
Local mountaineers regularly organize guided expeditions to the summit, teaching traditional Alpine navigation and safety techniques to new generations.
Practical
Access is available through marked trails starting from Les Troncs in Lormay, with several routes suited to different skill levels. Winter conditions require experience and caution on the steeper, more technical sections.
Did you know?
The north face features a steep vertical descent that attracts winter sports enthusiasts for its demanding skiing conditions. Local skiers seek out this slope specifically for the technical challenge it presents during the snowy months.
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