Record SL-450620 · Wikidata Q1413307
Mont Chaberton
No list classifications
Elevation
3,131
m
10,272 ft
Prominence
1,281 m
Isolation
12.2 km
Coordinates
44.9645° N,
6.7514° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaMont Chaberton (French pronunciation: [mɔ̃ ʃabɛʁtɔ̃]) is a 3,131 metres (10,272 ft) peak in the French Alps in the group known as the Massif des Cerces in the département of Hautes-Alpes. Before World War I, Italy built Europe's highest fortress on the top. The French destroyed it in 1940, and acquired the whole mountain by Peace Treaty of 1947. Fort and mountain became a popular tourist destination as the deteriorating military road to the top could be used legally until 1987 even with some offroad cars. Access by offroad motorcycles was prevented by landslides in the late 2010s.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Portion | 2,853 m | S 185° | 0.4 km |
| Cresta Nera | 2,268 m | NE 67° | 1.5 km |
| Pointe des Trois Scies | 3,028 m | NW 328° | 2.3 km |
| Serre Thibaud | 2,550 m | SW 236° | 2.5 km |
| Pointe des Rochers Charniers | 3,056 m | NW 333° | 2.8 km |
| Le Grand Chalvet | 2,632 m | W 262° | 3.0 km |