Le Pavé

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Le Pavé, Summit in Isère, France

Le Pavé reaches an elevation of 3823 meters within the Écrins massif, featuring exposed rock formations and steep glacial slopes along its flanks.

The mountain has drawn mountaineers since the establishment of alpine clubs in France, contributing to the development of climbing techniques in the region.

Local mountain guides pass down their knowledge of Le Pavé's routes through generations, maintaining traditional climbing practices in the French Alps.

Climbers access Le Pavé through the trail starting at La Gravière parking lot, following markers through Valfourche Bridge into the national park.

Scientists study the nearby Pavé Lake at 2800 meters, which contains specific zooplankton adaptations to extreme altitude conditions.

Location: Isère

Elevation above the sea: 3,823 m

GPS coordinates: 44.99867,6.32452

Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:42

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