Pointe Durand, Alpine summit in Vallouise-Pelvoux, France
The Pointe Durand reaches an elevation of 3,190 meters and stands among the numerous peaks of the Massif des Écrins in the French Alps.
The first documented ascent of Pointe Durand took place on July 30, 1828, when Captain Durand led an expedition with local hunters Alexis Liotard and Jacques-Etienne Matheoud.
The summit represents a significant milestone in French mountaineering history as it was initially mistaken for the highest point in the region before Mont Pelvoux's true height was determined.
Climbers can access the mountain through marked trails from Vallouise-Pelvoux, with the Refuge du Pelvoux serving as a base camp for expeditions.
The peak offers direct views of both Glacier Blanc and Glacier Noir, two contrasting glaciers that flow parallel to each other in opposite valleys.
Location: Vallouise-Pelvoux
Elevation above the sea: 3,190 m
GPS coordinates: 44.89866,6.40068
Latest update: August 24, 2025 10:47
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