Tête Virante, Mountain summit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France
The Tête Virante summit reaches an elevation of 2,673 meters and stands prominently within the French Southern Alps mountain range near Champoléon.
The summit has been a reference point for mountaineers crossing through the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence region since the early documentation of Alpine routes.
Local mountain guides share their expertise of Tête Virante through generations, maintaining traditional climbing techniques specific to this Alpine section.
A 12.7-kilometer ski route with 1,403 meters of elevation gain leads to the summit, requiring approximately 4 hours to complete at an average pace.
The mountain peak offers winter sports opportunities with specific GPS-tracked paths that start and end at Route des Clots in Les Baumes.
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
GPS coordinates: 44.76667,6.21667
Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:24
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