Pointe de Ronce is a mountain of
Savoie
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,
France
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in the
Mont Cenis
Mont Cenis (; , ) is a massif in Savoie (France) (with an elevation of at Pointe de Ronce and a pass at an elevation of ), which forms the limit between the Cottian and Graian Alps.
Etymology
The term "Mont Cenis" could be derived from '' ...
range. It has an elevation of above sea level.
Geography
Pointe de Ronce is located near the
Mont Cenis
Mont Cenis (; , ) is a massif in Savoie (France) (with an elevation of at Pointe de Ronce and a pass at an elevation of ), which forms the limit between the Cottian and Graian Alps.
Etymology
The term "Mont Cenis" could be derived from '' ...
Pass and overlooks the village of
Lanslebourg in
Haute-Maurienne. A wide circus, called 'Plan des Cavales', opens on the west side towards the
Lac du Mont-Cenis.
From the summit, a long ridge stretches south-east to
Pointe du Lamet (3,504 m),
Roche Michel (2,885 m) and to
Rocciamelone.
In the mountain slopes exposed to the north, recline two glaciers, namely glacier de l'Arcelle Neuve and glacier du Vieux.
Given the height of the mountain and the special isolation of its summit, one gets a wide view of the surrounding mountains.
Climb to the summit
The access to the summit generally begins from Lake of Mont-Cenis. Arrived in Plan des Fontainettes (2,090 m) starting at the characteristic pyramid-shaped church, walk to Fort de Ronce. Near the Fort, start heading north on a long path that goes with large coils to reach Col du Lou (3,042 m). From the pass, follow the ridge eastwards overcoming various ridges, the largest of which is
Signal du Grand Mont-Cenis (3,377 m), and finally to the summit ridge.
Downhill you can retrace the ascent route or you can go down the southeastern slope of the mountain, through the
Pointe du Lamet, and then go down to the Lake of Mont-Cenis.
Maps
* French official cartography (''
Institut géographique national
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'' - IGN); on-line version
www.geoportail.fr*
Istituto Geografico Centrale - ''Carta dei sentieri e dei rifugi'' 1:50.000 nr 2 ''Valli di Lanzo e Moncenisio''
External links
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* {{cite web , url=http://www.altox.it/ValsusaAlpinismo/roncialamet.htm , title=Descrizione della traversata Roncia Lamet , accessdate=2012-08-29 , language=it
Alpine three-thousanders
Mountains of Savoie
Mountains of the Alps