Cime de l'Eschillon, Alpine summit in Mercantour National Park, France.
Cime de l'Eschillon is a mountain summit in the Mercantour-Argentera Massif, standing at about 2,543 meters (8,343 feet) above sea level. The peak offers sweeping views across the surrounding mountains and the high alpine landscape.
Early mountaineers first climbed this peak in the early 1900s as alpine exploration expanded throughout the region. These ascents became part of the growing tradition of climbing in the French Alps during that period.
The summit forms a significant part of local alpine traditions, drawing mountaineers who maintain traditional climbing practices in the region.
Climbing to the summit requires mountaineering experience, proper equipment, and solid physical conditioning for high altitude terrain. The route is demanding and should not be underestimated by visitors.
The geographical position makes this peak the 51st highest among 463 summits within the Mercantour National Park.
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