Roche Méane

The Roche Méane reaches an elevation of 3,712 meters within the Massif des Écrins, featuring glaciers and steep rock formations along its slopes.

The mountain became a climbing destination in the early 1900s, with Baedeker documenting its challenging ascent routes through glacial terrains in 1907.

The Société des Touristes du Dauphiné maintains a mountain refuge on the crest, continuing the French Alpine tradition of providing shelter to mountaineers.

Climbers access the mountain through established trails from Alpe de Villar d'Arène, requiring approximately four and a half hours to reach the refuge.

The peak consists of two distinct summits, with the western Pic Maître at 3,728 meters marking the border between Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur and Rhône-Alpes regions.

Location: Hautes-Alpes

Elevation above the sea: 3,712 m

GPS coordinates: 44.97025,6.33521

Latest update: April 3, 2025 12:21