Pic de Neige Cordier, Alpine summit in Hautes-Alpes, France.
Pic de Neige Cordier is an Alpine summit in the Hautes-Alpes that reaches 3,614 meters and sits between Glacier Blanc and Glacier d'Arsine in the Massif des Écrins. The mountain's steep passages and exposed ridges characterize its upper slopes.
The summit was first documented in the 1870s when mountaineers reached its plateau. It has served as an objective for experienced alpinists exploring the technical routes of the Écrins massif.
The mountain is named after Henri Cordier, a French mountaineer who contributed to climbing history in the Dauphiné Alps. The name reflects his legacy in the alpine community of this region.
Climbers begin from Refuge des Écrins and need glacier gear plus experience with steep mixed terrain. Starting early allows time for the varied mountain weather that can shift rapidly throughout the day.
The glaciated terrain shifts noticeably each year, forcing climbers to reassess established passages. Those who have climbed here over decades report steeper gullies and exposed rock sections where snow once covered the way.
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