Pic Sans Nom, Alpine summit in Hautes-Alpes, France
Pic Sans Nom is an alpine summit in the Hautes-Alpes that rises to 3,913 meters within the Massif des Écrins range. Steep northern rock faces and glaciers define its appearance from all approaches.
The first ascent was completed in 1877 by a party of four climbers including J.-B. Colgrove and Richard Pendlebury. This late 19th-century success introduced the mountain to the climbing world.
This summit sits within Ecrins National Park and draws climbers from around the world who seek alpine experiences. The name reflects a time when this peak stood in the shadow of more famous surrounding mountains.
The southeast route provides the most straightforward climbing path and is graded as PD, meaning moderately challenging. Summer months offer the best window for climbing when conditions on the glaciers and rock are safest.
Three separate glaciers surround this peak: Glacier Noir on the northern side and Glacier du Coup de Sabre plus Glacier de Sialouze on the southern slopes. This multiple glacier setting makes it stand out among peaks in the region.
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