Pointe de France

Pointe de France is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 2,878 metres. Pointe de France is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pic du Midi d’Ossau and Lac de Bious-Artigues.

Peak
The Pic du Midi d'Ossau is a mountain rising above the in the . Despite possessing neither a nor, in the context of the range, a particularly high summit, its distinctive shape makes it a symbol of the French side of the Pyrenees.

Lake
Photo: Manudouz, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a lake in the mountains in , . At an elevation of 1416 m, its surface area is 0.326 km². The lake is located within in the , within the French province of Béarn.

Lake
Photo: Myrabella, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a lake in , Pyrénées, . At an elevation of 1947.3 m, its surface area is 0.093 km2.

Pointe de France

Latitude
42.8438° or 42° 50′ 38″ north
Longitude
-0.4382° or 0° 26′ 18″ west
Elevation
2,878 metres (9,442 feet)
Open location code
8CJXRHV6+GP
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5110053174
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
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Satellite Map

Discover Pointe de France from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Pointe de France” goes by many names.
  • Occitan (post 1500): “Punta de França”

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Rein de Pombie and Cirque Sud.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include La Fourche and Petit Pic du Midi d’Ossau.

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