Le Plaret, Mountain summit in Isère, France
Le Plaret stands at 3563 meters elevation and features three distinct sides: the Soreiller, Selle, and Etançons faces, each presenting different climbing characteristics.
The mountain gained attention in mountaineering history when young climber Henry Cordier met a tragic end while descending from its summit in the 19th century.
The peak belongs to the Western Alps region of High Dauphiné, where generations of French mountaineers have developed specialized climbing techniques and routes.
Climbers typically access Le Plaret through Grenoble, continuing to Bourg d'Oisans or Saint Christophe, with summer months offering the most favorable climbing conditions.
Two glaciers flank the mountain: the La Selle Glacier on the northern face and the Le Plaret Glacier on the eastern side, both showing effects of climate change.
Location: Isère
Elevation above the sea: 3,563 m
GPS coordinates: 44.96847,6.25925
Latest update: April 6, 2025 09:06
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