Mont Pierre Lejay

Mont Pierre Lejay is a mountain peak in the Kerguelen Islands, a remote French territory located in the southern Indian Ocean. The summit rises to approximately 900 meters above sea level and stands as one of many peaks that define the rugged terrain of this isolated archipelago.

The mountain was named after Pierre Lejay, a French scholar who contributed to exploration in these southern regions. It has been part of French scientific documentation since the systematic study of the Kerguelen Islands began.

The mountain stands within the Réserve naturelle nationale des Terres australes françaises, representing the natural heritage of French southern territories.

The Kerguelen Islands are extremely remote and accessible only by specialized expedition vessels that make limited journeys each year. Visitors should prepare for extreme weather conditions, short summer days, and extended winter darkness.

Mont Pierre Lejay ranks as the 39th highest peak among 336 mountains within the Réserve naturelle nationale des Terres australes françaises.

GPS coordinates: -49.27491,69.96178

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24