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Mountain in France
Chamechaude
Chamechaude from the summit of
Mont Saint-Eynard
Highest point
Elevation2,082 m (6,831 ft)
Prominence1,769 m (5,804 ft)
Isolation16.98 km (10.55 mi) Edit this on Wikidata
ListingUltra
Coordinates45°17′17″N 05°47′24″E / 45.28806°N 5.79000°E / 45.28806; 5.79000
Geography
Chamechaude is located in AlpsChamechaudeChamechaudeLocation in the Alps
LocationIsère, France
Parent rangeChartreuse Mountains
Climbing
Easiest routeFrom the Col de Porte

Chamechaude (French pronunciation: [ʃamʃod]) is the highest summit in the Chartreuse Massif in the Isère department in eastern France. It is the fourth most prominent mountain in metropolitan France.

Ascent

The ascent is a hike, but there are also several climbing routes on the east face.

  • Chamechaude (left) Chamechaude (left)
  • Seen from Plateau Sornin Seen from Plateau Sornin
  • Seen from the summit Charmant Som Seen from the summit Charmant Som
  • Seen from Émeindras Seen from Émeindras

See also

References

  1. ^ "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-11-01.

External links

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