Pointe de Gargan

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Pointe de Gargan, Mountain summit in La Plagne Tarentaise, France.

The Pointe de Gargan reaches an elevation of 2,767 meters in the Beaufortain massif, providing views of Lake Presset and the Pierra Menta peak.

The summit was the site of a military climbing accident in June 2021 involving two legionnaires from the 2nd Foreign Engineer Regiment.

The Gargan passage serves as an essential training ground for specialized military units developing their mountain environment capabilities.

Reaching the summit requires a 7-hour hike covering 13.64 kilometers with an elevation gain of 1,080 meters from the Saint-Guérin parking area.

The Passeur de Gargan trail includes sections without defined markings and demands precise navigation under the Aiguille de la Nova at 2,660 meters.

Location: La Plagne Tarentaise

Elevation above the sea: 2,767 m

GPS coordinates: 45.64430,6.67003

Latest update: March 3, 2025 21:04

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