Tête de la Toura

Tête de la Toura reaches an elevation of 2914 meters and presents technical climbing sections rated II and III on the international climbing difficulty scale.

The mountain paths were established during the 19th century exploration of the French Alps, when mountaineers first documented the routes to the summit.

Local shepherds maintain traditional knowledge about the mountain paths and weather patterns, passing this information through successive generations of mountain dwellers.

The ascent requires 6 hours of hiking with a 1300-meter elevation gain, starting from the designated parking area at 1635 meters altitude.

An orientation table at Peyssa point, 2042 meters high, serves as a geographical guide to identify the surrounding Alpine peaks and valleys.

GPS coordinates: 44.98333,6.18333

Latest update: October 1, 2025 12:14