Tsanteleina

Tsanteleina

Tsanteleina
Highest point
Elevation 3,601 m (11,814 ft)
Coordinates 45°28′51″N 7°02′42″E / 45.48083°N 7.04500°E / 45.48083; 7.04500Coordinates: 45°28′51″N 7°02′42″E / 45.48083°N 7.04500°E / 45.48083; 7.04500
Geography
Tsanteleina

Location in the Alps

Location Aosta Valley, Italy and Rhône-Alpes, France
Parent range Graian Alps
Climbing
First ascent 1865

Tsanteleina (3,601m) is a mountain of the Graian Alps located on the border between Savoie, France and Aosta Valley, Italy. It lies at the head of the Val di Rhèmes, although the summit itself is hidden from view in the valley. The eastern side of the mountain lies within the Gran Paradiso National Park. The normal route to the summit is from the north as the paths on the other side of the mountain have been neglected due to the poor quality of the rock. The north face is also popular with ski mountaineers.[1]

References

  1. "Tsanteleina - summitpost.org". summitpost.org. Retrieved 7 February 2015.


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