Petites Jorasses, Mountain summit on France-Italy border, Alps
The Petites Jorasses reaches 3,658 meters in elevation and features three distinct walls on its Italian side and two on the French side.
The mountain gained recognition during the early development of Alpine climbing in the 19th century, becoming a testing ground for mountaineering techniques.
Local mountaineering guides from both Chamonix and Courmayeur maintain climbing routes and share knowledge about accessing the mountain throughout generations.
Climbers can reach the mountain from Chamonix-Montenvers, following a path across the Mer de Glace toward the Refuge de Leschaux at 2,450 meters.
The mountain forms a natural divider between two glaciers: the Glacier de Leschaux in France and the Glacier de Freboudze in Italy.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Location: Courmayeur
Elevation above the sea: 3,658 m
Part of: France–Italy border, drainage divide between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas
GPS coordinates: 45.88171,7.00261
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:45
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