Pointe des Tours, Mountain summit in French Alps, France.
Pointe des Tours rises to an elevation of 1533 meters, located at coordinates 46 degrees north latitude and 6.4333 degrees east longitude.
The summit has served as a reference point for Alpine explorers who mapped the region's mountainous terrain during early geographical expeditions in France.
Local mountaineering groups organize regular expeditions to Pointe des Tours, maintaining traditional climbing routes that connect surrounding Alpine communities.
Multiple hiking trails lead to the summit from different starting points, requiring proper mountaineering equipment and attention to weather conditions.
The mountain forms part of the Tour du Mont Blanc circuit, where international hikers complete a 165-kilometer journey through three different countries.
Elevation above the sea: 1,533 m
GPS coordinates: 46.00000,6.43333
Latest update: August 8, 2025 02:50
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