Petit Pinier, Alpine summit in Hautes-Alpes, France
Petit Pinier rises to 3100 meters within the Ecrins mountain range, featuring rocky slopes and a northern face marked by the Faravel glacier and lake.
The exploration of Petit Pinier began in the late 19th century when mountaineers started documenting routes through the challenging terrain of the Hautes-Alpes region.
The mountain shapes the local heritage of the Champsaur valley, where shepherds maintain traditional pastoral practices during summer months in the surrounding meadows.
The climb from Prapic requires nine hours of hiking with 1600 meters elevation gain, passing through Lake Pisses and the Grand Pinier valley.
The northern slope contains the Faravel glacier, which feeds the Biaysse river, creating a distinct hydrological system in this section of the Alps.
Location: Hautes-Alpes
Elevation above the sea: 3,100 m
GPS coordinates: 44.70611,6.40560
Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:04
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