Les Ruches, Mountain summit in Kerguelen Islands, France.
Les Ruches is a mountain summit in the Kerguelen Islands, a French territory in the southern Indian Ocean. The peak rises from the remote landscape of this barren archipelago located far from any mainland.
The summit was named by French explorers during early scientific expeditions that mapped the Kerguelen archipelago. These missions were crucial in documenting this remote southern territory.
The summit serves as a reference point for researchers studying geological formations and climate patterns in the French Southern and Antarctic Lands.
Visiting requires special permits and access is only possible by research vessel from distant ports. Travelers should prepare for extreme cold, powerful winds, and highly unpredictable weather conditions throughout the year.
The peak remains known only to a small circle of scientists and is virtually unreachable for ordinary travelers. Its remote location has meant this place is rarely mapped in detail or featured in photographs.
GPS coordinates: -48.88059,68.94549
Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:22
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