Point de vue
Point de vue sits at 1,530 feet along Chemin des Cantons, facing 210 degrees. Terrain drops 759 feet within 600 meters of the overlook, giving an open view to the south. Hardwood Hill is visible 26.3 miles to the south at 1,130 feet, and North Jay Peak is visible 27.0 miles to the south at 3,389 feet. Newport lies 34.2 miles to the southeast, Swanton 39.2 miles to the southwest, and Saint Albans 44.0 miles to the south-southwest. On the June solstice, sunrise is at 05:03 and sunset at 20:43, giving the longest daylight window of the year for viewing. The December solstice sees a shorter span, with sunrise at 07:28 and sunset at 16:11. Equinox daylight falls between these extremes, with sunrise and sunset near 06:55/19:03 in March and 06:38/18:50 in September. This overlook follows Ulverton's viewpoint and precedes the Halte avec table à pique-nique along the route.
What you’re looking at
Named terrain inside the view from this overlook, nearest first.
- Hardwood Hill1,130 ftsouth · 26.3 mi
- North Jay Peak3,389 ftsouth · 27.0 mi
Light
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Golden hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 06:55 | 19:03 | 18:24 |
| June solstice | 05:03 | 20:43 | 19:57 |
| September equinox | 06:38 | 18:50 | 18:11 |
| December solstice | 07:28 | 16:11 | 15:21 |
Local time (America/Toronto). Computed for this exact position.
Where it is
- Newport34.2 mi southeast
- Swanton39.2 mi southwest
- Saint Albans44.0 mi south-southwest
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How high is Point de vue?
Point de vue sits at about 1,530 feet (466 m).
What can you see from Point de vue?
From Point de vue: Hardwood Hill (S, 26 mi); North Jay Peak (S, 27 mi).
What is the nearest town to Point de vue?
Newport, 34 miles SE of Point de vue.
What is the next lookout after Point de vue?
Halte avec table à pique-nique is the next surfaced lookout along the same route after Point de vue.
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