Tour Noir

#1546 among destinations in France

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Tour Noir is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif on the Swiss-French border. It is located between the Aiguille d'Argentière and Mont Dolent. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 12585 ftProminence: 991 ftCoordinates: 45°57'3"N, 7°2'16"E

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Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesFrance

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Tour Noir – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Argentière Hut, Leschaux Hut, Aiguille Verte, Aiguille du Dru.

1.6 miW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Argentière Hut
42 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, the Argentière Hut stands as a sanctuary for alpinists and adventure-seekers alike. At an elevation of 2,771 meters, this alpine hut is a popular base for those looking to ascend the surrounding peaks or traverse the famous...
4.7 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Leschaux Hut
121 min walk • Nestled in the heart of the French Alps, Leschaux Hut serves as a haven for mountaineers and hikers traversing the rugged landscapes of this storied mountain range. This alpine hut, strategically positioned at an altitude of 2,431 meters, offers breathtaking views of...
3.4 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille Verte
88 min walk • The Aiguille Verte, a majestic peak in the French Alps, stands as a testament to the raw beauty and formidable challenge of mountain terrain. At an elevation of 4,122 meters, it is one of the taller peaks in the Mont Blanc massif, renowned for its striking appearance...
4.2 miW
Iconic mountain peak and climbing site
Aiguille du Dru
108 min walk • Rising majestically above the Chamonix Valley in the French Alps, the Aiguille du Dru, also known simply as Les Drus, is an iconic mountain that has captured the imagination of climbers and adventurers for decades. With its sharp pinnacle reaching an elevation of 3,754...
4.5 miSW
Alpine hut, Hiking
Refuge du Couvercle
114 min walk • Refuge du Couvercle is a refuge in the Alps.
2.7 miSW
Snowy alpine peaks with steep slopes
Les Droites
70 min walk • Les Droites is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps and is the lowest of the 4000-metre peaks in the Alps. The mountain has two summits: West summit, first ascent by W. A. B.
4.2 miW
Rugged mountain glacier with skiing
Aiguille des Grands Montets
106 min walk • The Aiguille des Grands Montets is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France.
3.3 miNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille du Tour
84 min walk • The Aiguille du Tour is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif, located on the border between Switzerland and France. The voie normale on the mountain is graded F and can be climbed from either the Albert Premier Hut on the French side or the Trient Hut on the Swiss side.
3.2 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille du Jardin
82 min walk • The Aiguille du Jardin is a summit on the east ridge of Aiguille Verte in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France.
3.3 miW
Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Grande Rocheuse
86 min walk • Grande Rocheuse is a summit on the east ridge of Aiguille Verte in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie...
5.5 miSW
Huge glacier with an ice cave and trails
Mer de Glace
141 min walk • The Mer de Glace is a valley glacier located on the northern slopes of the Mont Blanc massif, in the French Alps. It is 7.5 km long and 200 metres deep but, when all its tributary glaciers are taken into account, it can be regarded as the longest and largest glacier in France, and the second longest in the Alps after the Aletsch Glacier.