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Croix de Lautaret, Mountain summit in Isère, France

The Croix de Lautaret reaches an elevation of 1858 meters, featuring limestone formations and alpine meadows across its northeastern and southwestern slopes.

The summit has served as a natural boundary marker between different alpine communities since the Middle Ages, guiding travelers through mountain passages.

Local shepherds maintain traditional practices of seasonal grazing on the mountain slopes, contributing to the preservation of alpine pastures.

Hikers can access the summit through marked trails from Chichilianne, with the ascent requiring approximately six hours for a round trip.

The summit contains a geological formation that reveals marine fossils from the Jurassic period, documenting the area's underwater past.

Location: France

Elevation above the sea: 1,858 m

GPS coordinates: 44.77639,5.53444

Latest update: August 20, 2025 17:11

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