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Pointe des Estaris, Mountain summit in Hautes-Alpes, France

The Pointe des Estaris rises to 3086 meters in the Ecrins massif, overlooking Lake Estaris and the municipality of Orcières in the French Alps.

The Ecrins massif, where Pointe des Estaris stands, received National Park status in 1973 to protect its natural spaces and geological formations.

Local shepherds maintain centuries-old pastoral traditions around Pointe des Estaris, contributing to the preservation of Alpine landscapes and heritage.

The climb from Auberts parking requires a full day with 1700 meters of elevation gain on technical and unmarked trails.

The north face of Pointe des Estaris contains permanent snow patches and peat bog areas around Lake Prelles.

Location: Hautes-Alpes

Elevation above the sea: 3,086 m

GPS coordinates: 44.74246,6.34181

Latest update: June 23, 2025 15:04

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