Monte Ambin, Mountain summit in Cottian Alps, France and Italy
Monte Ambin rises to an elevation of 3,264 meters between the Metropolitan City of Turin and Savoie, featuring steep rock faces and alpine terrain.
The mountain has served as a natural border between France and Italy since the establishment of territorial boundaries in the Alpine region.
Local mountaineering clubs regularly organize guided expeditions to Monte Ambin, maintaining climbing routes and installing safety equipment for climbers.
Access to Monte Ambin requires technical climbing skills, with the north face presenting mixed rock and ice climbing routes rated AD- in difficulty.
The mountain peak holds a small metal cross installed by the Asti CAI mountaineering school in 2008, marking the highest point between two countries.
Location: Metropolitan City of Turin
Location: Savoie
Elevation above the sea: 3,264 m
GPS coordinates: 45.13110,6.86324
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:52
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