Pointe de Velan

Pointe de Velan is a mountain in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with its summit at about 5,850 ft (1,784 m) above sea level. It stands inside Parc naturel régional du Massif des Bauges. No mapped trail reaches the top in OpenStreetMap, so plan the approach with local maps or a guide. The nearest town is Giez, about 2.5 miles south of the summit. Peaks within about 3 miles include Tête du Pas de l'Ours, Montriond and Pointe des Auges. Cascade du Creux de l'Enfer and Cascade de Seythenex are within about 3 miles. For camping, La Recorbaz and Camping val de tamié aire naturelle are within about 6 miles. The location and elevation come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Check local access rules and conditions before you go.