La Goenne, Mountain summit in Aravis Range, France
La Goenne is a mountain summit in the Aravis Range that rises to about 2,174 meters (7,133 feet) between Manigod and Ugine. The peak sits in a hiking region of the French Alps with multiple approach routes of varying difficulty levels.
La Goenne lies on the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie, in the Aravis range between the tête de l'Aulp to the north and Mont Charvin to the south. The sources record no medieval boundary role or shepherd navigation use; the summit's documented identity is its 2,174 m elevation above the sources of the Fier and the Arly valley.
La Goenne marks the boundary between Savoie and Haute-Savoie, and its slopes above Manigod and Crest-Voland are summer pasture for local herds. The name is written both as "Goenne" and "La Goenne" in French sources. Walkers on the ridge between the tête de l'Aulp and the mont Charvin pass the summit on the Aravis crest path.
The summit is accessible via multiple hiking trails, with the eastern route offering the most gradual ascent for intermediate walkers. Visitors should bring sturdy footwear and weather-resistant clothing, as conditions at elevation can change quickly.
La Goenne lies on the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie, between the Tête de l'Aulp to the north and Mont Charvin to the south. Its slopes feed the sources of the Fier, which rise on the Manigod side, and the Lac du Mont-Charvin sits below its southwestern flank.
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