Gros Peyron, Mountain summit in Cottian Alps, France and Italy.
Gros Peyron rises to 3047 meters, forming a natural boundary between the regions of Piedmont and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes at coordinates 45.1441321, 6.8191684.
The mountain has served as a significant geographical marker between France and Italy, influencing trade routes and territorial boundaries throughout Alpine history.
The mountain landscape influences local traditions on both sides of the border, with communities maintaining specific practices related to high-altitude agriculture and shepherding.
Access to Gros Peyron requires proper mountaineering equipment, and visitors should check weather forecasts as conditions can change rapidly at this elevation.
The summit area contains specific geological formations characteristic of the Cottian Alps, with distinct rock patterns visible during the ascent.
Location: Piedmont
Location: Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Elevation above the sea: 3,047 m
GPS coordinates: 45.14413,6.81917
Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:57
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