Mont Richard-Foy, Mountain summit in Crozet Islands, France
Description
Mont Richard-Foy is an 853-meter high summit on Pig Island in the Crozet Islands, marked by steep slopes and exposed rock faces. The peak sits isolated in the Southern Indian Ocean with challenging terrain surrounding its base.
History
The mountain takes its name from Lieutenant Frédéric Richard-Foy, who commanded the Meurthe transport ship during a rescue mission in 1887. This naming reflects early French involvement in exploring these remote islands.
Culture
Scientists from various nations conduct research on Mont Richard-Foy to study geological formations and document the natural processes of remote volcanic regions.
Practical
Access requires permits from French authorities and travel only through organized scientific expeditions to the archipelago. Visits happen rarely and depend on weather conditions in the Southern Indian Ocean.
Did you know?
The mountain stands as the highest point of Pig Island, with coordinates at latitude -46.0977361 and longitude 50.210121 in the French Southern Territories.
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