Sommet Bucher, Alpine summit in Hautes-Alpes, France
Sommet Bucher reaches an elevation of 2,215 meters, featuring a communication tower and a shepherd's cabin with an orientation table at its summit.
The mountain road to Sommet Bucher was constructed in 1892 by General Henri Baron Berge's troops to establish military surveillance over potential Italian invasions.
The summit connects to Saint Simon Chapel at 2,196 meters, where local residents participate in an annual pilgrimage every August 6th.
Three access routes lead to the summit: from Chateau-Queyras via a driveable road, from Ville-Vieille, or from La Chalp through Col des Prés de Fromage.
The peak contains protected natural areas, officially designated by ministerial decree in December 1939 to prevent commercial exploitation and environmental degradation.
GPS coordinates: 44.73844,6.81408
Latest update: March 10, 2025 18:19
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