Montagne de Saint-Genis

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Montagne de Saint-Genis, Mountain summit in Hautes-Alpes, France.

Montagne de Saint-Genis rises to an elevation of 1,432 meters in the Southern Alps, featuring a geological formation known as a perched syncline.

During World War II, the mountain served as a strategic gathering point for resistance forces operating in the Hautes-Alpes department.

The mountain belongs to the Baronnies Provençales Regional Nature Park, established in 2014 to protect the natural environment and local traditions.

Multiple marked trails lead to the summit, with a primary hiking route extending 12 kilometers from the village of Saint-Genis.

The mountain forms part of the Natura 2000 network and contains specific ecological zones within the Bochaine range between Serres and Laragne.

Location: Hautes-Alpes

Elevation above the sea: 1,432 m

Part of: Pays du Buëch

GPS coordinates: 44.39140,5.83750

Latest update: April 6, 2025 11:50

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