Pointe de la Sambuy

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Pointe de la Sambuy, Mountain summit in Faverges-Seythenex, France

The limestone peak of Pointe de la Sambuy reaches 2,198 meters in elevation within the Bauges Mountains range of Haute-Savoie department.

The Pointe de la Sambuy became part of the Parc Naturel Régional du Massif des Bauges when the park was established in 1995.

Local mountaineers gather at the mountain hut La-Haut, situated northeast of the summit at 1,009 meters, before starting their ascent.

Visitors can take a summer shuttle from Lake Annecy to the ski resort, then use the ski lift to reach the trail starting point.

The summit ranks as the second highest peak among 177 mountains in the Massif des Bauges park, with a prominence of 465 meters.

Location: Faverges-Seythenex

Elevation above the sea: 2,198 m

Made from material: limestone

GPS coordinates: 45.69168,6.26547

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09

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