Mont Avic

Mont Avic
Highest point
Elevation 3,006 m (9,862 ft)
Listing Alpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates 45°41′24″N 7°33′50″E / 45.69000°N 7.56389°E / 45.69000; 7.56389Coordinates: 45°41′24″N 7°33′50″E / 45.69000°N 7.56389°E / 45.69000; 7.56389
Geography
Mont Avic

Location in the Alps

Location Aosta Valley, Italy
Parent range Graian Alps

Mont Avic is a mountain in the Graian Alps, in the Aosta Valley, north-western Italy. It has an elevation of 3,006 m. It is included in the Gran Paradiso massif.

The peak is located on the boundary between the comuni of Champdepraz and Chambave, and gives its name to a regional natural park called Mont Avic Natural Park Parco Naturale del Mont Avic (It) / Parc Naturel du Mont-Avic (Fr) .

Mont Avic was ascended for the first time in 1875. The easiest route starts from Champdepraz valley; at first it follows well marked footpaths and then becomes steeper and more difficult.

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