Grand Tournalin Explained

Grand Tournalin
Elevation M:3,379
Listing:Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Map:Alps
Location:Aosta Valley, Italy
Range:Pennine Alps
Coordinates:45.8714°N 7.6868°W
First Ascent:1863

Grand Tournalin (3,379m) is a mountain of the Monte Rosa Massif in the Pennine Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy. It is the highest mountain between the Ayas Valley and Valtournenche. The mountain is composed of two summits, the north being higher than the south summit by just 9m.

Climbing

The mountain was first climbed in 1863 by Jean-Antoine Carrel and Edward Whymper. It is exclusively climbed from the south due to the poor quality of the rock on its north side. It is recommended for expert hikers only, but the reward on the summit is one of the best views of the Alps, with great views of the mighty Matterhorn and Monte Rosa, as well as many other famous peaks of the Graian and Pennine Alps.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Grand Tournalin - summitpost. summitpost.org. 13 February 2015.