Mount Prorel

Mount Prorel is a summit in the French Alps located in Hautes-Alpes and rises to about 2,500 meters above the surrounding landscape. From this elevation, you can see across the Guisane and Durance valleys with views toward the mountain town of Briançon in the distance.

The summit received its name from the Prorel family, who were connected to the local mountain region during the early 1900s. This naming reflects deep roots in the history of the Briançon area.

The mountain path features several religious monuments leading to the Chapelle Notre-Dame-des-Neiges, an 18th-century chapel located along the hiking trail.

A cable car system links Briançon to the summit in two separate segments, with a stop at Puy-Saint-Pierre village as an intermediate point. You can use the gondola or follow hiking trails to explore the mountain.

The mountain sits on the western flank of an anticlinal structure and contains layers of different rock types that shape its geological makeup. This formation makes it a notable point for those curious about alpine geology.

Location: Hautes-Alpes

Elevation above the sea: 2,566 m

GPS coordinates: 44.90529,6.58110

Latest update: December 14, 2025 17:00