Tête de la Cluse

Tête de la Cluse is a mountain summit in the Dévoluy range that rises to 2,683 meters with dramatic limestone cliffs forming its upper slopes. The peak sits within a region of rugged alpine terrain marked by exposed rock formations and steep terrain.

The summit lies within the Dauphiné Prealps, where herds have crossed mountain passes for centuries. Local shepherds used this region as part of traditional grazing routes through the alpine landscape.

Local mountaineering groups maintain various climbing routes to the summit, passing through characteristic alpine meadows filled with native flora species.

The mountain can be reached via marked hiking trails starting from Montmaur or Saint-Étienne-en-Dévoluy. Summer provides the most favorable conditions for climbing and exploring the slopes.

From the summit, visitors can see the neighboring Pic de Bure rising slightly higher at 2,709 meters. That adjacent peak houses scientific observatories used for astronomical research.

GPS coordinates: 44.63107,5.89035

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:29