Chamechaude

Coordinates: 45°17′17″N 05°47′24″E / 45.28806°N 5.79000°E / 45.28806; 5.79000
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Chamechaude
Chamechaude from the summit of
Mont Saint-Eynard
Highest point
Elevation2,082 m (6,831 ft)[1]
Prominence1,769 m (5,804 ft)[1]
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[1]
Geography
Chamechaude is located in Alps
Chamechaude
Chamechaude
Location 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. ^ a b c "Europe Ultra-Prominences". Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2012-11-01.

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