Massif des Écrins, Alpine mountain range in Isère, France
The Massif des Écrins extends across the Dauphiné Alps, reaching elevations of 4,102 meters with its highest peak, the Barre des Écrins.
The region emerged as a significant mountaineering destination in the 1800s, marking the development of climbing routes and exploration within the French Alps.
Local mountain guides maintain traditional knowledge of climbing routes, passing expertise through generations while supporting the development of modern alpinism.
Access points to the massif include the towns of La Grave and Briançon, with multiple hiking trails and climbing routes available from July through September.
The massif contains metamorphic rock formations that create diverse climbing opportunities, from technical ice walls to extensive rock faces throughout the seasons.
Location: Isère
Elevation above the sea: 3,269 m
Made from material: metamorphic rock
Part of: Dauphiné Alps
GPS coordinates: 44.75000,6.36667
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:49
French national parks feature natural landscapes with mountains, glaciers, lakes and forests. The parks are home to diverse wildlife and plant species. Visitors can hike, watch birds and explore nature. The parks extend from the Alps to the Mediterranean coast.
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Lac de Serre-Ponçon
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Les Deux Alpes
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Écrins National Park
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Meije
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Château de Vizille
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Lac de Monteynard-Avignonet
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Museum of the French Revolution
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Our Lady of Laus
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Barre des Écrins
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Chemin de Fer de La Mure
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Pavillon Keller
52.4 km
Pic de Neige Cordier
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Drac Suspension Bridge
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Valgaudemar
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Pic de Bure
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Plateau de Bure Interferometer
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Abbaye Notre-Dame de Boscodon
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Lac du Chambon
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Barrage de Monteynard
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Céüse
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Sautet Lake
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Aerial tramway of the Plateau de Bure
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Grande Tête de l'Obiou
41.8 km
Glacier Blanc
21.3 km
Dormillouse
6.3 km
Château de Picomtal
25.7 km
Demoiselles Coiffées de Pontis
27.4 kmReviews
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