Mont Pégoud

Mont Pégoud is a mountain summit in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands, a remote territory comprising several island groups in the southern Indian Ocean. The peak stands on Kerguelen Island as part of a volcanic mountain range in this isolated region.

The mountain was named after Adolphe Pégoud, a French aviation pioneer who made the first parachute jump and performed an aerial loop in 1913. It honors France's contributions to early aviation history.

The mountain bears the name of Adolphe Pégoud, a French aviation pioneer who executed the first parachute jump and aerial loop in 1913.

Access is severely limited since the mountain sits in a strictly protected French overseas territory where only authorized personnel can enter. Any visit requires special permits and logistical arrangements that must be planned many months ahead.

The region around the mountain experiences some of the world's most powerful winds, which constantly reshape the barren landscape. These conditions create an otherworldly environment where plant life barely survives.

GPS coordinates: -49.02418,68.85754

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24