Pointe du Château, Alpine summit in Le Reposoir, France
The Pointe du Château rises to 2,104 meters in elevation within the Reposoir mountain range, providing views across the Arve Valley and surrounding mountains.
This peak marks the northern end of the Aravis chain, establishing a significant geographical reference point in the mapping of the French Alps.
Local mountaineers from Haute-Savoie use this summit as a natural landmark for passing down alpine knowledge through generations of mountain dwellers.
Multiple marked trails lead to Pointe du Château from the towns of Le Reposoir and Nancy-sur-Cluses, requiring proper hiking equipment for the ascent.
The Gueule à Vent pass, located at 2,014 meters south of the summit, serves as a crossing point on the GR 96 trail between Pointe du Château and Tête des Muets.
Location: Le Reposoir
Location: Nancy-sur-Cluses
Elevation above the sea: 2,104 m
GPS coordinates: 45.99630,6.56611
Latest update: March 6, 2025 12:47
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