Mont Oave, Mountain summit in Ua Pou, French Polynesia.
Mont Oave reaches 1,203 meters above sea level and features a distinct basalt pillar formation at the top of Ua Pou island.
The mountain emerged through volcanic activity and stands as a testament to the geological forces that shaped the Marquesas Islands over millions of years.
French postal services recognized the mountain's regional importance by featuring it on national stamps issued in 1979 and 1985.
Visitors need to take inter-island flights to Ua Pou and arrange local transportation to access the mountain trails during the dry season.
With a topographic isolation of 846 kilometers, Mont Oave ranks as the 55th most isolated mountain peak in the world.
Location: Ua-Pou
Elevation above the sea: 1,232 m
Made from material: volcanic rock
GPS coordinates: -9.39234,-140.07371
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:48
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