Olan, Alpine summit in Écrins National Park, France
The Olan mountain features three distinct summits, with the highest point reaching 3,564 meters and overlooking three major valleys in the French Alps.
The first successful climb of Olan occurred in July 1875, when Gabriel and Josef Spechtenhauser guided British climber Richard Pendlebury to the summit.
The climbing routes on Olan, including the Teddy Bear Pillar and Couzy-Desmaison route, represent significant achievements in French mountaineering history.
Font-Turbat refuge provides shelter and serves as a base camp for climbers attempting the north face routes of Olan mountain.
The geological structure of Olan displays a distinctive formation with a granite base topped by a visible gneiss cap on the northwest face.
Location: Isère
Elevation above the sea: 3,564 m
GPS coordinates: 44.85906,6.19679
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:45
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