Dent d'Orlu, Mountain peak in Orlu, France
The Dent d'Orlu rises to 2222 meters in elevation, featuring distinct rock formations and steep faces that dominate the landscape of the Ariège region.
During the medieval period, this mountain served as a natural boundary marker between different pastoral communities that inhabited the Pyrenean valleys.
Local mountaineering traditions have developed around this peak, with generations of climbers establishing numerous routes across its varied terrain.
The north face offers the most accessible hiking route to the summit, with clear trail markers guiding visitors through a three-hour ascent.
The southeast face presents a continuous vertical wall extending beyond 1000 meters, establishing its status among the major climbing destinations in France.
Location: Ariège
Elevation above the sea: 2,222 m
Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=0922002
GPS coordinates: 42.69276,1.93972
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50
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