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Le Piolit, Mountain summit in the Dauphiné Alps, France.

Le Piolit reaches an elevation of 2,464 meters and stands as a prominent peak in the landscape of the Hautes-Alpes department.

The mountain belongs to the Eastern Gap Mountains range, which has served as a geographical reference point for local communities through generations.

The Piolit massif holds Natura 2000 status, reflecting French commitment to European natural space preservation.

Hikers can reach the summit from Les Borels parking area through a 10.5-kilometer trail with an elevation gain of 835 meters.

The summit provides views extending across Lake Serre-Ponçon, the Champsaur valley, and the Écrins mountain range.

Elevation above the sea: 2,464 m

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=0500401

GPS coordinates: 44.60339,6.26717

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:46

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