Tour Noir, Mountain summit in Valais, Switzerland
Tour Noir rises to an elevation of 3,836 meters in the Mont Blanc massif, featuring granite rock formations and steep mountainous terrain.
The mountain stands as a testament to geological processes that formed the Alps through tectonic plate collisions millions of years ago.
Local shepherds in the Ferret Valley maintain traditional agricultural practices while adapting to modern mountain tourism and climbing activities.
Mountaineers access Tour Noir through La Fouly village, where equipment rentals and mountain guides provide services for technical climbs.
The mountain contains mineral deposits of brookite and fluorite, drawing researchers and collectors to study its geological composition.
Location: Valais
Elevation above the sea: 3,836 m
GPS coordinates: 45.94884,7.03743
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:01
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