Levanna Centrale, Mountain summit in Graian Alps, France and Italy
Levanna Centrale is a mountain summit in the Graian Alps situated between Piedmont and Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes regions. The peak stands at 3,619 meters (11,873 feet) and forms part of a three-peak massif straddling the France-Italy border.
The summit was first reached in August 1875 by mountaineers who documented their ascent. This early climbing record marks the beginning of the mountain's modern mountaineering history.
The name references an ancient Latin word meaning to rise, describing how the peak dominates views from the surrounding valleys. Visitors who approach from different sides notice how this connection to elevation shapes the landscape they see.
Access to this peak is possible from the Italian side via Ceresole Reale or from the French side via Bonneval-sur-Arc. Both routes require proper climbing gear and mountain experience before attempting the ascent.
The summit sits exactly where two major protected areas meet: Gran Paradiso National Park in Italy and Vanoise National Park in France. This location makes it a special boundary point between two distinct conservation zones.
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