Frenchmans Cap, Mountain summit in Franklin-Gordon Wild Rivers National Park, Australia
The quartzite peak of Frenchmans Cap rises to 1,446 meters, forming one of the thirty highest mountains in Tasmania with steep cliffs on all sides.
James Sprent accomplished the first documented European ascent of Frenchmans Cap in 1853, marking a significant milestone in Tasmanian mountaineering history.
The Aboriginal Tasmanians of the Toogee nation referred to this mountain as trullenuer or mebbelek, maintaining their connection to this geographical landmark.
The journey to Frenchmans Cap requires a multi-day hike starting from Lyell Highway, with overnight stays possible at Lake Vera and Lake Tahune huts.
The mountain contains Tasmania's tallest cliff face and features numerous climbing routes on solid quartzite rock, many bearing French names since the 1960s.
GPS coordinates: -42.26918,145.83033
Latest update: March 17, 2025 20:12
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