Roche Faurio

Roche Faurio

Roche Faurio on the left
Highest point
Elevation 3,730 m (12,240 ft)
Coordinates 44°56′30″N 6°21′26″E / 44.94167°N 6.35722°E / 44.94167; 6.35722Coordinates: 44°56′30″N 6°21′26″E / 44.94167°N 6.35722°E / 44.94167; 6.35722
Geography
Roche Faurio

Location in the Alps

Location Isère, France
Parent range Dauphiné Alps
Climbing
First ascent 1873

Roche Faurio (3,730m) is a mountain of the Massif des Écrins in the Dauphiné Alps in Isère, France. It lies in front of the mighty north face of the Barre des Écrins and towers over the Glacier Blanc. The mountain lies inside the Écrins National Park. It is a popular summit with hikers, taking about four hours to climb from the Écrins Hut, and ski mountaineers.[1]

References

  1. "Roche Faurio - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 9 February 2015.


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