Grand Bargy, Alpine summit in Haute-Savoie, France
The Grand Bargy reaches an elevation of 2,301 meters and features distinct limestone formations that define its geological structure in the French Alps.
The mountain's geological composition dates back to the Urgonian period, with its anticlinal structure formed through millions of years of Alpine tectonic activity.
The mountain paths display orange markings between the summit and Col d'Encrenaz, reflecting local mountaineering traditions and route-marking practices.
Hikers can access the summit through multiple trails, with the main path starting from Col d'Encrenaz, connecting to Lake Bénit from northwest or Le Reposoir village.
The mountain serves as a protected nesting zone for bearded vultures from November to July, requiring strict access regulations during this period.
Location: Le Reposoir
Location: Mont-Saxonnex
Elevation above the sea: 2,301 m
GPS coordinates: 46.01575,6.49322
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:10
France features a notable variety of protected natural areas, showcasing the country’s geological and ecological richness. From Lake Allos in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence to the underground rivers of Padirac in Dordogne, from the mountain ranges of Savoy to the limestone formations of the Ardèche gorges, each region displays landscapes shaped over millennia of natural evolution. This collection gathers sites where nature is expressed freely: primary forests, karst systems, high-altitude lakes, moving dunes of the Atlantic coast, and rock formations carved by erosion. These areas provide diverse ecosystems, home to species adapted to different environments, from Alpine flora and fauna to dune communities and underground cave biodiversity. Each natural site in this selection serves as an open-air laboratory where geological processes, ecosystem dynamics, and living adaptation to local conditions can be observed. These sites invite discovery of authentic landscapes, removed from human impact, where geological time is evident in every rock formation and glacier valley.
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