Les Ruches

The Les Ruches summit stands at a latitude of -48.8805852 and longitude of 68.9454932 in the southern part of Kerguelen Islands.

French geographers mapped and named Les Ruches during the scientific expeditions that documented the Kerguelen archipelago in the early 20th century.

The summit serves as a reference point for researchers studying geological formations and climate patterns in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.

Access to Les Ruches requires special permits from French authorities and transportation arrangements through scientific research vessels departing from Reunion Island.

The summit experiences extreme weather conditions with strong winds from the Southern Ocean and frequent snow accumulation throughout the year.

GPS coordinates: -48.88059,68.94549

Latest update: November 9, 2025 15:56