Rocher Tourte, Mountain summit in Massif Central, France
Located at 1,535 meters altitude, Rocher Tourte features vertical cliffs and stands among the peaks of the Mezenc mountain range.
The mountain's name evolved through centuries, from Cleriat in 1179 to its current designation as Rocher Tourte in 1861.
The summit forms part of the Natura 2000 Mezenc site, representing geological formations typical of the French Massif Central region.
A 15.77-kilometer hiking trail starts from Les Estables village, marked with yellow signs and takes approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes.
The mountain contains phonolite, a volcanic rock specific to this area, and provides nesting grounds for royal kites and peregrine falcons.
Elevation above the sea: 1,535 m
GPS coordinates: 44.89365,4.11584
Latest update: June 16, 2025 09:41
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