Le Pain de Sucre, Mountain summit at France-Italy border, Hautes-Alpes.
The Pain de Sucre rises to 3208 meters elevation, featuring a steep path that circles around its base before reaching the final challenging ascent.
The summit was originally named Aiguillette before receiving its current designation, marking a significant point along the France-Italy mountain border region.
The mountain serves as a natural boundary between French Hautes-Alpes department and Italian Piedmont region, connecting two Alpine cultural territories.
The hiking route begins at Refuge Agnel at 2580 meters, extending 6 kilometers with a 600-meter elevation gain over approximately three hours.
Stone shelters at the summit provide protection from winds while offering views of Monte Viso, Mont Blanc, and the surrounding Alpine peaks.
Location: Hautes-Alpes
Location: Piedmont
Elevation above the sea: 3,129 m
Part of: France–Italy border
GPS coordinates: 44.69047,6.99645
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
France contains notable geological formations from the chalk cliffs of Normandy to the limestone gorges of Provence. The landscape includes natural bridges, cliffs, canyons, and islands. The geological features range from white chalk cliffs in Étretat to the limestone plateau of Mont Aiguille.
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