Le Colosse, Mountain summit in Kerguelen Islands, France
Le Colosse stands at a significant elevation in the Kerguelen Islands, located in the southern Indian Ocean near Antarctica.
French geographers mapped and named this mountain during the scientific expeditions of the nineteenth century in the Kerguelen archipelago.
The mountain represents a key element in French territorial presence in the southern hemisphere, supporting research activities.
Access to Le Colosse requires special authorization from French authorities and transportation via research vessels departing from Reunion Island.
The mountain experiences extreme weather conditions with constant strong winds and temperatures that rarely rise above freezing throughout the year.
GPS coordinates: -48.89806,68.90639
Latest update: March 23, 2025 18:07
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