Mont Tantané

Mont Tantané reaches 2,734 meters within the Pennine Alps and is crossed by several marked hiking paths that lead across its terrain. These routes provide open views over the surrounding valleys and nearby alpine peaks.

The mountain served as a navigation landmark for local communities and shepherds traversing alpine passages since ancient times. Over centuries, established climbing routes developed along these paths and are still used by mountaineers today.

Local mountain guides preserve traditional climbing knowledge and share their expertise about safe navigation techniques with younger guides in the region.

The main climbing routes begin from La Magdeleine and are marked with trail signs, with summer months offering the best conditions for safe ascending. During these warmer months the paths are most passable and weather remains more stable.

On clear days visitors can see both the Matterhorn and Monte Rosa from this summit, two of the Alps most recognizable peaks. This rare perspective makes it a special vantage point for observing multiple iconic alpine summits.

Location: Aosta Valley

Elevation above the sea: 2,734 m

GPS coordinates: 45.81677,7.64723

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:03