Pointe du Dérochoir, Mountain summit in Passy and Sixt-Fer-à-Cheval, France.
Pointe du Dérochoir is a mountain summit in the French Alps reaching approximately 2400 meters in elevation. The route involves steep sections where metal cables and fixed ladders help climbers navigate the most difficult passages.
Local shepherds and mountaineers established routes through this terrain over centuries, creating the paths that climbers still use today. The metal cables and ladders were added gradually to make the most challenging sections safer and more accessible.
Local mountaineering clubs maintain the trail markers and safety equipment, continuing the French Alpine tradition of collaborative mountain stewardship.
The hike begins from a lake in the valley and takes several hours with constant climbing to reach the summit. Sturdy hiking boots and head for heights are important because the exposed sections with cables and ladders require steady footing and confidence.
From the summit you can see across to Mont Blanc and the limestone plateau of Désert de Platé with its distinctive rocky formations. This view reveals how different geological layers meet and shape this mountain region in an unexpected way.
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