description Massif du Thabor Overview
The Massif du Thabor is a mountain group in the French Alps near the border with Italy. Its highest summit is Mont Thabor, which rises to about 3,178 metres and has a broad, rounded summit profile. The massif includes alpine valleys, rocky high-elevation terrain, and routes used for hiking and mountaineering, with winter recreation taking place in parts of the surrounding area.
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What is the highest summit of the Massif du Thabor?
The highest summit is Mont Thabor, which rises to about 3,178 metres. Its summit is associated with a small chapel in the French Alps near the Italian border.
Where is the Massif du Thabor?
It lies in the Cerces-Thabor area of the French Alps, near the Vallée Etroite and the border with Italy. French access points include Valfrejus, Nevache, and the Clarée valley.
What is the normal route to Mont Thabor from the refuge?
The route from Refuge du Mont Thabor is described as a 5-hour round trip with about 850 metres of ascent. It passes the Col des Méandes before reaching the chapel and the 3,178-metre summit.
Which long-distance trails cross the Thabor area?
The surrounding trails connect with the GR5 and GR57, as well as the Tour du Thabor. From Mont Thabor, hikers can see toward the Vanoise and Ecrins massifs.
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