Sommet de la Chinarde, Mountain summit in Isère, France
Located in the Taillefer region, Sommet de la Chinarde reaches an elevation of 1,872 meters, with steep rocky paths leading to its peak point.
The mountain paths developed through centuries of local shepherds moving their flocks between valleys, establishing traditional Alpine routes still used today.
Local mountaineers maintain the mountain traditions by organizing annual summer gatherings at the summit to celebrate the regional Alpine heritage.
The ascent takes approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes from the starting point at Les Liourets, with a total elevation gain of 720 meters.
The geological composition includes deposits of green serpentine stone at the base of the mountain, marking specific mineral formations in this area.
Elevation above the sea: 1,872 m
GPS coordinates: 44.99917,5.85556
Latest update: October 3, 2025 17:17
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