Mont Aorai, Mountain summit in Tahiti, French Polynesia.
Mont Aorai reaches 2066 meters in elevation and presents steep slopes covered with dense vegetation on the volcanic terrain of Tahiti island.
The French Army established the initial access point to Mont Aorai through a former training center, which now serves as the trailhead for climbers.
The indigenous people of Tahiti named the peak Aora'i, which translates to 'the place where spirits dwell' in their traditional language.
Two mountain huts, Fare Mato at 1400 meters and Fare Ata at 1800 meters, provide basic shelter with solar lights and water tanks for climbers.
The mountain receives substantially more rainfall than the nearby city of Papeete, creating a distinct microclimate at higher elevations.
Location: Tahiti
Location: French Polynesia
Elevation above the sea: 2,066 m
Made from material: volcanic rock
GPS coordinates: -17.61327,-149.49505
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:47
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