Grande Ruine, Mountain peak in Dauphiné Alps, France
The Grande Ruine reaches an elevation of 3,765 meters and features two distinct summits: Pointe Brevoort in the south and Pic Maître in the north.
The peak, mapped in the 19th century, became part of Écrins National Park in 1973, established to protect the natural heritage of the French Alps.
The Grande Ruine stands as a central element of the mountain landscape in the Dauphiné Alps, defining the character of the Isère department.
The Adèle Planchard mountain shelter, located 1,282 meters east of the summit, serves as the main starting point for climbs to Grande Ruine.
The mountain displays a prominence of 496 meters and maintains an isolation distance of 4.41 kilometers from the nearest higher summit.
Location: Isère
Elevation above the sea: 3,765 m
Part of: Dauphiné Alps
GPS coordinates: 44.96759,6.32924
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:09
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