The Pointe Percée (English: "pierced point") is the highest mountain in the Aravis range of the French Prealps of Haute-Savoie. It rises to an elevation of 2,753 metres and has 1,643 metres of topographic prominence, and is thus is classified as an ultra-prominent peak. Its first documented climb was by M. L. Maquelin of Geneva in 1865, though it was likely climbed much earlier.

Pointe Percée
Pointe Percée
Highest point
Elevation2,753 m (9,032 ft)[1]
Prominence1,643 m (5,390 ft)[1]
Isolation17.66 km (10.97 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingUltra
Coordinates45°57′20″N 06°33′22″E / 45.95556°N 6.55611°E / 45.95556; 6.55611[1]
Geography
Pointe Percée is located in Alps
Pointe Percée
Pointe Percée
Location in the Alps
LocationHaute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France
Parent rangeAravis Range
Climbing
First ascent1865 by M. L. Maquelin (first documented)

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References

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  1. ^ a b c "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-10-30.
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