Mont d'Ambin

Mont d'Ambin rises to 3,378 meters in elevation, featuring metamorphic rock formations that define its position between Savoie and the Province of Turin.

The mountain location served as a strategic passage point between France and Italy, facilitating trade routes and military movements throughout Alpine history.

The mountain name varies across regions, known as Rocca d'Ambin in Italian territories and Mont d'Ambin in French-speaking areas.

The Tours d'Ambin circuit extends over 24 kilometers with 1,500 meters of elevation gain, offering accommodations at Refuge d'Ambin and Refuge de Vaccarone.

The base of Mont d'Ambin contains the construction site of a railway tunnel, part of the substantial Lyon-Turin transportation infrastructure project.

Location: Savoie

Elevation above the sea: 3,378 m

Made from material: metamorphic rock

Part of: France–Italy border

GPS coordinates: 45.15677,6.88414

Latest update: March 17, 2025 19:53