Albaron (3,638 m) is a mountain of the Graian Alps in Savoie, France. Along with the nearby mountain Uia di Ciamarella it forms a large glacial basin. It was first climbed in 1866 by Yeamin and Shahd.[2]

Albaron
Albaron di Savoia
Albaron (centre)
Highest point
Elevation3,638 m (11,936 ft)
Prominence327 m (1,073 ft)[1]
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates45°20′02″N 7°06′04″E / 45.33389°N 7.10111°E / 45.33389; 7.10111
Geography
Albaron is located in Alps
Albaron
Albaron
Location in the Alps
LocationSavoie, France
Parent rangeGraian Alps
Climbing
First ascent1866

Hiking and skiing

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It is a popular mountain to climb due to its relative ease and clear summit, which appears as a sharp pyramid, especially from the southeast or north. It is also a popular mountain with ski mountaineers.

References

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  1. ^ "Albaron". peakbagging.top. Archived from the original on 7 November 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2019.
  2. ^ "Albaron di Savoie - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 8 February 2015.