Tour Ronde

La Tour Ronde is a 3,792 meter peak in the Mont Blanc massif that forms a natural boundary between France and Italy in the northeastern section of the range. The mountain offers multiple ascent routes with varying degrees of technical difficulty.

The peak was first successfully climbed on July 22, 1867, when Douglas William Freshfield led an expedition with Daniel Balleys and Michel Payot to the summit. This marked an important moment in the exploration of this high alpine region.

The mountain marks a meeting point between French and Italian mountaineering traditions, where climbers from both nations regularly ascend its slopes. This border location shapes how people on each side understand and experience the peak.

Access typically comes from Torino Hut near Pointe Helbronner, where established routes lead toward the summit. Visitors should prepare for changing mountain conditions and bring appropriate gear for alpine climbing.

The peak underwent pioneering laser-scanning research in 2005 to monitor permafrost conditions. This groundbreaking study helped develop new methods for measuring climate impacts on alpine environments.

GPS coordinates: 45.84400,6.90753

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04