Roche Faurio, Mountain peak in Isère, France.
Roche Faurio rises to 3,730 meters in the Massif des Écrins, featuring a north face that overlooks the Glacier Blanc in the Dauphiné Alps.
The first documented climb of Roche Faurio took place in 1873, establishing its early presence in French mountaineering records and Alpine exploration history.
Located within Écrins National Park, Roche Faurio represents the mountaineering traditions of the French Alps and serves as a training ground for climbers.
Climbers can reach Roche Faurio through a four-hour ascent from the Écrins Hut, following established routes across glacial terrain and rock formations.
The mountain contains multiple glacial formations and presents technical climbing challenges that change with seasonal conditions throughout the year.
Location: Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans
Location: Villar-d'Arêne
Location: Vallouise-Pelvoux
Elevation above the sea: 3,730 m
Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=3837521
GPS coordinates: 44.94182,6.35743
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
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