Punta Gasparre, Mountain summit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
Punta Gasparre is a peak in the southeastern French Alps, standing at 2,811 meters in elevation. The mountain rises above surrounding terrain and can be seen from both the French and Italian sides of the border.
The summit received two names due to its location at the Franco-Italian border, with the Italian side calling it Punta Gasparre and the French side Pointe Gaspard. This dual naming reflects how the mountain has served as a natural boundary marker between the two nations.
Mountain clubs from both France and Italy regularly organize climbing expeditions to reach the summit during the summer climbing season.
Hikers should bring advanced mountaineering skills and specialized equipment to reach the summit safely. The most accessible routes start from the eastern side and require experience with steep mountain terrain.
The peak has limited separation from neighboring summits with only about 0.77 kilometers of topographic isolation. This makes it interesting to climbers because despite its height it sits relatively isolated within the mountain landscape.
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