Tête à l'Homme, Alpine summit in Haute-Savoie, France
The mountain peak rises to an elevation of 2,531 meters above sea level, featuring steep slopes and exposed rock formations throughout its ascent route.
The mountain has served as a training ground for generations of French alpinists who developed technical climbing skills on its varied terrain since the 19th century.
Local mountaineering clubs regularly organize guided ascents of Tête à l'Homme, maintaining climbing traditions and teaching proper alpine safety protocols to new members.
Access to the mountain requires technical climbing equipment, including ropes and harnesses, while the climbing season extends from June through September.
The summit contains multiple geological formations dating back to the Mesozoic era, displaying visible layers of sedimentary rock compressed during Alpine orogeny.
GPS coordinates: 46.11017,6.78928
Latest update: June 13, 2025 13:47
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