La Tournette
The Tournette (2,351 m) is a mountain in the Bornes Massif in Haute-Savoie, France. It is the highest of the mountains surrounding Lake Annecy and has a prominence of 1,514m, qualifying it as an Ultra.
| La Tournette | |
|---|---|
 La Tournette | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 2,351 m (7,713 ft) [1] |
| Prominence | 1,514 m (4,967 ft) [1] |
| Listing | Ultra |
| Coordinates | 45°49′38″N 06°17′11″E [1] |
| Geography | |
  La Tournette Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Haute-Savoie, France |
| Parent range | Bornes Massif |
It is possible to drive most of the way up, parking at Chalet De L'Aulp. From here the summit can be reached via a well marked path in around 3 hours. The final third of the climb requires some scrambling, but there are chains and ladders in all the difficult sections.
See also
References
- "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-10-29.
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