Le Petit Rateau, Mountain summit in Hautes-Alpes, France
Le Petit Rateau reaches an elevation point in the French Alps, featuring steep slopes and a distinctive north face overlooking La Grave and Romanche valley.
The first documented ascent of Le Petit Rateau occurred on July 11, 1873, when mountaineer Christian Almer led an expedition to reach its summit.
The mountain's name derives from the French word for rake, reflecting its geographical formation with a long ridge stretching from west to east.
Access to Le Petit Rateau begins at La Selle hut at 2,672 meters, requiring approximately five hours of climbing to reach the summit.
The mountain presents different climbing experiences between its north and south faces, with routes ranging from moderate snow paths to technical rock climbing.
GPS coordinates: 45.24972,6.69556
Latest update: March 8, 2025 09:46
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