Monte Stello
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Monte Stello (or Monte Stellu) is a mountain in the department of Haute-Corse on the island of Corsica, France. It is the second highest point in the Monte Stello massif, which forms the backbone of Cap Corse.
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Monte Stello | |
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Monte Stellu | |
Highest point | |
Elevation | 1,306 m (4,285 ft) |
Prominence | 347 m (1,138 ft) |
Parent peak | Cima di e Follicie |
Isolation | 5.1 km (3.2 mi) |
Coordinates | 42°47′19″N 9°25′07″E |
Geography | |
Country | France |
Department | Haute-Corse |
Geology | |
Formed by | Fold and thrust belt |
Orogeny | Alpine orogeny |
Age of rock | Cretaceous |
Type of rock | Ophiolite |
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