Pic Queyrel, Mountain summit in Hautes-Alpes, France
Pic Queyrel is a mountain summit in the Écrins massif rising to approximately 2435 meters with exposed rock faces and steep sections. The peak features challenging terrain and natural rock barriers that create climbing obstacles along the main routes.
The mountain has long served as a boundary marker between neighboring mountain communities in the Hautes-Alpes region. Climbers have used this summit as a training objective for several decades.
The summit attracts climbers from the surrounding area who practice their skills and appreciate the mountain landscape. Visitors come to experience the environment firsthand and test themselves against Alpine terrain.
The hike from Chaillol ski station takes roughly two and a half hours with significant elevation gain and steep stretches. Start early in the day and monitor weather conditions carefully, as mountain weather can change rapidly at this elevation.
Along the hiking path stand two distinct rock barriers that create natural climbing obstacles. These formations present an unexpected challenge for those pushing toward the summit.
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