Mont d'Ancre, Mountain summit in Normandy, France
Mont d'Ancre reaches an elevation of 339 meters above sea level in the Suisse Normande region, standing as the fourth highest peak in Calvados.
The area near Mont d'Ancre contains a memorial stele commemorating four French aviators who perished from anti-aircraft fire on July 30, 1944.
The neighboring village of Hamars maintains traditional elements through its church, which displays wooden statues and an iron lectern from 1753.
Visitors can start their hike from the Hamars church parking lot, following a 13-kilometer trail that takes approximately four hours to complete.
Mont d'Ancre maintains geographic isolation with its nearest higher neighbor, Mont Pinçon, located 3.3 kilometers to the west-southwest.
GPS coordinates: 48.98205,-0.58375
Latest update: March 31, 2025 10:02
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