Punta Tersiva
Punta Tersiva (French: Pointe Tersive[2]) (3,512m) is a mountain of the Graian Alps in Aosta Valley, north-western Italy. It is described as an "elegant, pyramid shaped mountain".[3]
Punta Tersiva Pointe Tersive | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 3,512 m (11,522 ft) |
Prominence | 600 m (2,000 ft)[1] |
Isolation | 9.63 km (5.98 mi) |
Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
Coordinates | 45°37′18″N 7°28′31″E |
Geography | |
Punta Tersiva Pointe Tersive Location in the Alps | |
Location | Aosta Valley, Italy |
Parent range | Graian Alps |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 1842 |
The mountain is a tough climb, and most of the famous peaks of the Alps are visible from its summit on a clear day, with Gran Paradiso especially visible.[4]
References
- "Punta Tersiva, Italy". Peakbagger.com. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- SCT Géonavigateur Partout - Aosta Valley
- "Punta Tersiva - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
- "Punta Tersiva". Peakware.com. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
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