Signal du Grand Mont Cenis

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Signal du Grand Mont Cenis, Mountain summit in Val-Cenis, France.

Signal du Grand Mont Cenis rises to 3,377 meters in the French Alps, featuring steep slopes and offering views across multiple mountain ranges.

The summit has served as a geographical marker for centuries, guiding travelers through mountain passes between France and Italy since medieval times.

Local mountain guides maintain traditional climbing routes to the peak, passing their expertise from generation to generation through established mountaineering schools.

Climbers need advanced equipment and proper physical preparation to reach the summit, with summer months providing the most favorable conditions.

A memorial stone at the summit honors Jean-Noël Roche, a local guide who contributed significantly to mapping the mountain's various ascent routes.

Location: Val-Cenis

Elevation above the sea: 3,377 m

GPS coordinates: 45.26442,6.95529

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:49

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