La Roche Faurio, Mountain summit in Écrins National Park, France
Located in the Dauphiné Alps at 3,382 meters elevation, La Roche Faurio stands above Glacier Blanc with views of Barre des Écrins north face.
The first documented ascent of La Roche Faurio took place in 1873, establishing its significance within the French Alpine climbing community.
The peak represents a fundamental part of French mountaineering tradition, attracting climbers who test their skills on its mixed rock and ice routes.
Climbers access La Roche Faurio through L'Argentière, followed by transport to Ailefroide and a four-hour hike to the Écrins mountain shelter.
The summit combines technical rock climbing with glacier navigation, requiring both ice axes and ropes for the final 15-meter steep rock section.
Elevation above the sea: 3,382 m
GPS coordinates: 44.94340,6.35650
Latest update: April 8, 2025 06:05
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