Grand'Hoche, Mountain summit at 2762 meters in Piedmont, Italy.
Description
Grand'Hoche is a mountain summit located on the border between France and Italy in the Alpine region. The peak features steep rocky slopes and rugged terrain characteristic of this high-altitude alpine environment.
History
The peak became a border marker between France and Italy following the Treaty of Turin in 1860. This natural boundary has remained a defining feature of the region's political geography ever since.
Culture
Local mountain guides pass down generations of knowledge about the safest routes and seasonal patterns of Grand'Hoche through specialized training programs.
Practical
The summit can be reached via several routes that vary in difficulty depending on the season. Access is most straightforward during warmer months when snow and ice create fewer obstacles to climbing.
Did you know?
The mountain contains distinct geological formations that showcase the tectonic forces responsible for creating the Alpine mountain range.
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