Pointe de Deux Heures, Mountain summit in Le Grand-Bornand, France
Pointe de Deux Heures is a summit with slopes of clay and limestone that form part of the Klippe des Annes range. This peak sits at an elevation regularly reached by hikers and offers views of neighboring mountain chains and valleys below.
The summit took its name from the time it traditionally took to reach it from Col de la Colombière, roughly two hours of walking. This practice of naming peaks by travel time shows how mountain routes were measured in earlier times.
Shepherds use the grazing lands in this area for their flocks, with guard dogs watching over the terrain between the different ridge sections. This practice continues to shape how the alpine meadows look and are used today.
The climb starts at a mountain restaurant on the edge of town and follows a dirt road toward a valley with ridge formations. Hikers should wear sturdy footwear and allow plenty of time for the route, especially if weather changes quickly.
On clear days, the snowy peaks of the neighboring Aravis chain are visible from here, and below them lies a lake tucked between mountain slopes. This combination of nearby and distant mountain views makes the outlook from this summit particularly striking.
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