Sommet de Tourte Barreaux, Mountain summit in Vercors, France
Sommet de Tourte Barreaux is a mountain peak in the Vercors range reaching approximately 1700 meters, crossed by multiple hiking routes. The summit sits in Isère and offers various paths for hikers of different experience levels.
The peak has been documented in geographical records since the early 20th century as a reference point for mapping the Vercors range. Its name and precise location were refined through repeated surveys of the region.
The peak forms part of the Réserve naturelle des hauts plateaux du Vercors, where specific regulations protect local flora and fauna species.
Hikers can reach the summit via various marked paths, some more challenging than others. Water sources are available along the way, and sturdy footwear plus weatherproof clothing are advisable.
The peak has multiple different height measurements ranging from about 1700 to 1880 meters depending on which historical surveying methods were used. These variations come from different reference points and the limitations of early altitude measurement techniques.
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