Pointe d'Arcalod
Pointe d'Arcalod is a peak in France, rising to 2,217 m, the 209th highest in France, part of the Bauges Mountains.
Where it is
Pointe d'Arcalod lies in France, in Rhone-Alpes.
Key facts
How it ranks
Nearest peaks
| Peak | Elevation | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Le Pécloz | 2,197 m | 5.6 km |
| Le Mont Colombier | 2,043 m | 9.4 km |
| Dent de Cons | 2,064 m | 11 km |
| Mont Margériaz | 1,845 m | 16 km |
| La Tournette | 2,351 m | 17 km |
| Le Grand Arc | 2,484 m | 17 km |
Nearest cities
The closest places in our city dataset to Pointe d'Arcalod.
| City | Country | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville | France | 19,113 | 13 km |
| Aix-les-Bains | France | 27,651 | 25 km |
| Seynod | France | 18,590 | 25 km |
| Cran-Gevrier | France | 19,354 | 26 km |
| Annecy | France | 49,232 | 26 km |
About this mountain
At 2,217 m, Pointe d'Arcalod stands 20 m higher than Le Pécloz, its nearest neighbour 5.6 km away. The peak rises in the Bauges Mountains and has a topographic prominence of 1,713 m above the lowest saddle connecting it to higher ground. Albertville lies 12.7 km away, with a city population of 19,113.
Written from the figures on this page by an AI model, then checked against them automatically. No sources beyond the data shown here were used.
Tallest in the country
| # | Peak | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mont Blanc | 4,806 m |
| 2 | Mont Maudit | 4,465 m |
| 3 | Mont Blanc du Tacul | 4,248 m |
| 4 | Aiguille Verte | 4,122 m |
| 5 | Les Écrins | 4,101 m |
| 6 | Aiguille de Bionnassay | 4,052 m |
| 7 | Dent du Géant | 4,013 m |
| 8 | Aiguille de Rochefort | 4,001 m |
| 9 | La Meije | 3,982 m |
| 10 | La Meije Pic Central | 3,973 m |
Common questions
- How tall is Pointe d'Arcalod?
- Pointe d'Arcalod rises to 2,217 m. Surveyed elevation, GeoNames.
- Where is Pointe d'Arcalod?
- Pointe d'Arcalod is in France, in Rhone-Alpes.
- Where does Pointe d'Arcalod rank?
- It is the 209th highest of the 320 peaks we list in France, and #7,909 worldwide.
- What is the nearest city to Pointe d'Arcalod?
- Albertville, France, about 13 km away.
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Elevation and coordinates from GeoNames; prominence, isolation, range and first-ascent data from Wikidata. GeoNames publishes no date for elevation figures, so none is shown.