Record SL-453256 · Wikidata Q2972440
Le Cimet
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Elevation
3,020
m
9,908 ft
Prominence
342 m
Isolation
—
Coordinates
44.2905° N,
6.7042° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMount Cimet or Cemet is a mountain in the Pelat Massif of the French Alps in Alpes-de-Haute-Provence. Two high-profile crashes have occurred on the mountain. On the night of 1 September 1953, an Air France Lockheed L-749 Constellation, registered in France as F-BAZZ, also known as Air France Flight 178, which was flying from Paris-Orly Airport to Nice Airport, crashed into the top of the mountain, with the loss of 42 lives, including pianist René Herbin and violinist Jacques Thibaud. On 24 March 2015, Germanwings Flight 9525 crashed close to Mount Cimet, killing all passengers on board.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sommet de la Barre Noire | 2,909 m | SW 221° | 1.7 km |
| la Gorgeasse | 2,918 m | SW 210° | 1.8 km |
| Le Téton | 2,969 m | S 188° | 2.0 km |
| Tête sud de la Crête de la Pierre éclatée | 2,713 m | E 96° | 2.0 km |
| Pierre éclatée - Tête nord | 2,723 m | E 79° | 2.0 km |
| L'Aiguille | 2,362 m | NW 319° | 2.1 km |