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Sommet de l'Oreille du Loup

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Sommet de l'Oreille du Loup, Mountain summit in Massif des Écrins, France.

Sommet de l'Oreille du Loup is a mountain peak in the Dauphiné Alps that rises to 2096 meters with steep slopes and rocky exposed sections throughout. The terrain varies from grassy areas to bare rock faces requiring careful footing and balance.

This peak served as a landmark for shepherds and mountain travelers crossing the Dauphiné Alps since Medieval times. The routes they used have been followed in similar form by climbers visiting the summit in later generations.

Local mountaineering groups regularly organize guided expeditions to this summit, teaching traditional Alpine climbing techniques to new generations of climbers.

The climb requires skill on slippery and exposed terrain, especially after wet weather when the rock becomes treacherous. Winter ascents demand extra equipment and should only be attempted by experienced alpinists due to ice and snow conditions.

The snow-covered slopes reflect moonlight in distinctive ways during winter months, creating natural patterns of brightness that change throughout the night. These light formations are most visible on clear nights from December through March.

Elevation above the sea: 2,096 m

GPS coordinates: 44.98611,5.85972

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:22

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