Sommet de l'Oreille du Loup

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

The Sommet de l'Oreille du Loup reaches an elevation of 2096 meters in the Dauphiné Alps, featuring steep slopes and exposed rocky terrain points.

The mountain peak has served as a reference point for local shepherds and travelers crossing the Dauphiné Alps region since the Medieval period.

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

The ascent requires proper climbing equipment during winter months, with access from Saint-Honoré parking area through a marked trail system.

From December to March, the summit captures exceptional lunar light reflections on its snow-covered slopes, creating natural light formations.

Elevation above the sea: 2,096 m

GPS coordinates: 44.98611,5.85972

Latest update: April 13, 2025 12:16

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