Pointe des Boeufs Rouges, Alpine summit in Écrins National Park, France.
The Pointe des Boeufs Rouges reaches an elevation of 3516 meters within the Écrins massif, standing prominently among the peaks of Hautes-Alpes.
Mountaineers first documented this peak during the systematic mapping expeditions of the Écrins National Park in the early twentieth century.
Local shepherds named this mountain after observing the reddish hue of its rocks during sunset, reflecting the traditional connection between landscape and community.
Access to Pointe des Boeufs Rouges requires special permission from Écrins National Park authorities due to environmental protection measures.
This mountain ranks as the 82nd highest among 500 peaks in Écrins National Park and 74th among 6312 peaks in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.
Elevation above the sea: 3,516 m
GPS coordinates: 44.85500,6.35548
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:44
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