Tête du Pré des Saix, Mountain summit near Samoëns, France.
Tête du Pré des Saix is a mountain summit in the French Alps, rising to 2,118 metres, about 170 metres above the surrounding terrain. It lies near Samoëns and Arâches-la-Frasse, roughly 10 km west of Cluses. The Tête du Colonney, at 2,692 metres, stands 6.7 km to the north-east.
The mountain became a central point for the Grand Massif ski area starting in the 1970s, linking multiple valleys through a lift network. This infrastructure development transformed the peak into a key hub for winter tourism in the French Alps.
The summit lies on the boundary between Samoëns and Arâches-la-Frasse, above the Grand Massif ski area. Its name, "head of the Saix meadow", refers to the alpine pasture below the peak. The surrounding slopes are covered in grassland used for grazing in summer.
In winter, skiers can reach the summit using several lift systems from valley stations in the area. Summer visitors should expect marked hiking trails and be prepared for changing mountain weather conditions at altitude.
A webcam positioned at around 2,120 meters captures daily panoramic views of Mont Blanc and surrounding terrain. This camera transmits real-time weather data to valley stations, allowing visitors to check conditions before they arrive.
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