Tête Sud des Fours, Mountain summit in Bourg Saint Maurice, France
Tête Sud des Fours is a mountain summit in the Mont Blanc massif at 2,716 meters, positioned near the Col des Fours pass. The peak overlooks surrounding glacier valleys and neighboring summits within the massif.
For centuries, routes to this summit have served as mountain passages linking different Savoie valleys together. These ancient connections show the importance of this path for historical exchange across the Alps.
The mountain reflects the traditional Alpine nomenclature, with its name 'Fours' referring to the geological formations that characterize the surrounding landscape.
The main starting point is from the Ville des Glaciers parking area, where hikers begin their route. A shuttle service from Les Chapieux provides an alternative option during the summer months.
The approach to the summit requires navigation through two small rocky barriers that can only be passed at specific points. A large cairn marks the summit location and provides orientation in this high alpine terrain.
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