Pain de sucre, Mountain summit in the Cottian Alps, France.
Pain de Sucre rises to 3208 meters in elevation within the Monviso group of the Cottian Alps, marking the border between France and Italy.
The summit has functioned as a natural landmark for shepherds and travelers crossing the Agnello Pass between France and Italy for generations.
Local inhabitants of the Varaita Valley maintain traditional alpine farming practices on Pain de Sucre slopes during summer months.
The ascent begins at Colle dell'Agnello at 2744 meters and follows a path marked with stone cairns through alpine meadows to reach the summit.
The basaltic structure of Pain de Sucre creates a natural pyramid that stands out against the alpine landscape, situated 8 kilometers from Monte Viso.
Made from material: basalt
GPS coordinates: 15.86457,-61.59924
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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