Punta Elena, Alpine summit in Graian Alps, Italy
Punta Elena rises to 4,045 meters above sea level, forming part of the Grandes Jorasses mountain range near the French-Italian border.
The mountain served as a natural boundary marker between France and Italy during territorial changes throughout the Alpine region's historical development.
Local mountain guides from Courmayeur maintain longstanding traditions of leading expeditions to Punta Elena, passing knowledge through generations.
Climbers access Punta Elena through established routes from Courmayeur, with spring and summer offering optimal conditions for mountaineering activities.
The summit provides views of both French and Italian sides of the Alps, displaying different geological formations from each vantage point.
Location: Courmayeur
Elevation above the sea: 4,045 m
Part of: Grandes Jorasses
GPS coordinates: 45.86876,6.97934
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:47
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