Pic de la Pyramide

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Pic de la Pyramide, Alpine summit at 3382 meters in the French Alps.

The Pic de la Pyramide rises between surrounding glaciers with its distinct geometric shape that marks the landscape of the mountain range.

Mountain climbers of the late 19th century established various routes to reach this summit, recording their expeditions in detailed journals.

Local mountain guides pass down their specific climbing techniques and knowledge of this summit to new generations of mountaineers.

The ascent requires crampons and complete mountaineering equipment, with an estimated climbing time between seven and ten hours from Lake Besson parking.

The crossing of the Grand Sablat glacier presents a technical passage that demands excellent terrain reading skills to navigate around crevasses.

Elevation above the sea: 3,382 m

GPS coordinates: 45.13270,6.12931

Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:03

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