Brec de Chambeyron

Brec de Chambeyron (3,389) is a mountain of the Cottian Alps on the border between France and Italy. It is the second highest summit of the Chambeyron Massif, after Aiguille de Chambeyron and its sharp, rocky peak dominates the Upper Ubaye Valley. The word "Brec" or "Bric" in French is used for a mountain resembling a rocky tooth. It was first climbed in 1878 by Paul Agnel and Joseph Risoul.[2]

Brec de Chambeyron
Brec de Chambeyron
Highest point
Elevation3,389 m (11,119 ft)
Prominence462 m (1,516 ft)[1]
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates44°31′41″N 6°51′12″E[1]
Geography
Brec de Chambeyron
Location in the Alps
LocationProvence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France and Piedmont, Italy
Parent rangeCottian Alps
Climbing
First ascent1878

References

  1. "Brec Chambeyron, France/Italy". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 2 February 2015.
  2. "Brec-de-Chambeyron - Summitpost". Summitpost.org. Retrieved 2 February 2015.


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