Cime de l'Encoula, Alpine summit at 3536 meters in Isère, France.
Description
Cime de l'Encoula is an alpine summit located in the Écrins massif in Isère. The peak features steep rock faces and sharp ridges characteristic of high-altitude mountainous terrain.
History
The first recorded ascent took place on August 1, 1879, when Henry Duhamel led an expedition with Pierre Gaspard and Giraud-Lézin. This marked the beginning of the mountain's documented climbing history.
Culture
Local mountain guides maintain the traditional climbing routes, passing down generations of knowledge about the mountain's technical challenges.
Practical
Mountaineers need full technical equipment and excellent physical fitness to navigate the demanding climbing sections. Experience with rock and ice climbing, along with proper altitude acclimatization, is essential for safety.
Did you know?
A natural waterfall flows down the climbing route, diminishing into a thin stream as elevation increases and creating changing conditions along the ascent. This water feature shapes the character of the climb and influences how different sections feel underfoot.
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