Testa del Claus, Mountain summit in Maritime Alps, France and Italy.
The Testa del Claus rises to an elevation of 2889 meters, forming a natural border between France and Italy in the Maritime Alps mountain range.
The mountain has served as a geographical marker between French and Italian territories since the establishment of national boundaries in the Maritime Alps region.
Local mountain communities maintain traditional Alpine farming practices and seasonal migrations through the mountain passes near Testa del Claus throughout generations.
The mountain trek requires advanced hiking equipment and careful weather monitoring, with the Rifugio Emilio Questa offering shelter 930 meters east of the summit.
The summit presents two distinct recorded elevations: 2889 meters on the Italian side and 2614 meters on the French portion of the mountain.
Elevation above the sea: 2,614 m
GPS coordinates: 44.18226,7.20479
Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:58
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