Signal du Petit Mont-Cenis

Signal du Petit Mont-Cenis is a mountain summit in the Cottian Alps located at 3,162 meters (10,371 feet) between France and Italy. The peak forms part of a prominent ridge that defines the boundary region between these two countries.

The territory became part of France following the 1947 Treaty of Paris, which redrew boundaries between France and Italy after World War II. This boundary settlement reflected the political changes that shaped the Alpine region in the postwar period.

French Alpine hunters maintain a strong connection to this mountain, where they engaged in significant military operations during the final months of 1945.

The hike to the summit takes about three hours from the refuge and follows marked paths across alpine terrain. Visitors should be prepared for mountainous conditions and changeable weather at this elevation.

The peak marks the watershed divide between two major river systems and overlooks a glacial lake below. This geographic position creates a notable intersection of hydrological and landscape features.

Location: Val-Cenis

Elevation above the sea: 3,162 m

GPS coordinates: 45.24428,6.87277

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:02