Tête de l'Homme, Mountain peak in Cottian Alps, France and Italy.
The summit of Tête de l'Homme reaches an elevation of 3,202 meters and forms a natural border between French and Italian territories in the Alps.
The mountain served as a crucial geographic marker for Alpine traders who navigated between France and Italy through the Cottian Alps over centuries.
The mountain's name, meaning 'Head of Man' in French, reflects the traditional practice of naming Alpine peaks after human body parts or characteristics.
Multiple climbing routes to Tête de l'Homme require proper mountaineering equipment and experience, with access primarily available during summer months from June to September.
The geological formations at Tête de l'Homme display distinct layering patterns that reveal millions of years of Alpine tectonic activity.
Elevation above the sea: 3,211 m
GPS coordinates: 44.54599,6.87323
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:44
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