Mont de la Dives

Mont de la Dives is a volcanic summit reaching 881 meters above sea level on Amsterdam Island in the French Southern Territories. The peak rises steeply from the western coast with cliff faces that plunge directly into the Indian Ocean.

The mountain formed through the volcanic activity that created Amsterdam Island itself during the region's geological past. This volcanic origin shaped the island's landscape and continues to define its physical character today.

The peak serves as a focal point for scientific expeditions studying the volcanic structures and sub-Antarctic ecosystems of this isolated territory. Research teams use the mountain as a landmark and reference point for their field work in the region.

Visiting requires special permits from French authorities and official arrangements for transportation to Amsterdam Island. The remote location and harsh sub-Antarctic conditions mean that access is extremely limited and typically only possible through organized scientific expeditions.

The peak stands approximately 1408 kilometers from the nearest inhabited land, making it one of the most isolated summits in the French Southern Territories. This extreme remoteness creates an environment touched by very few people throughout its history.