Cheval-Blanc mountain, Limestone summit in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence, France.
The Cheval Blanc mountain reaches 2323 meters in altitude between Bléone Valley and Issole Valley, 15 kilometers from Digne-les-Bains.
Two aircraft accidents occurred on the mountain in 1948, involving a C-47 Dakota and a B-17, leading to the installation of a memorial cross.
An astronomical observatory has been under construction at the summit since 2005, managed by amateur astronomers for remote-controlled observations.
The main access to the summit starts at Saint-Thomas chapel, requiring a 20-kilometer hike with 1368 meters of elevation gain over approximately eight hours.
The mountain slopes feature forests at lower altitudes and alpine pastures at higher elevations, used for summer grazing of sheep herds.
Location: Thorame-Basse
Location: Tartonne
Location: Draix
Location: Prads-Haute-Bléone
Elevation above the sea: 2,323 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 44.12701,6.42381
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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