Rocher du Bonhomme, Mountain summit in Les Contamines-Montjoie, France
Rocher du Bonhomme is a mountain summit in the Mont Blanc area reaching 2,599 meters (8,527 feet). The peak offers hikers open views across the Alpine range and serves as a major waypoint on long-distance trails through the region.
The peak formed over millions of years through mountain-building processes that shaped the Alpine landscape. Its layered rock types tell the story of how this region changed dramatically from its ancient origins.
The Rocher du Bonhomme marks a significant stage of the Tour du Mont Blanc, a recognized hiking trail that crosses through three Alpine countries.
Hikers can reach the peak from Les Contamines-Montjoie along a marked path that passes mountain huts and open ridges. The route takes several hours and is best approached by those comfortable with exposed high-altitude terrain.
The singular sandstones present at the site reveal major geological changes, with eroded base elements incorporated into the Middle Lias formation.
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