Pic de Clouzis, Mountain summit in Vallouise-Pelvoux, France.
Pic de Clouzis is a summit in the Ecrins massif, rising above steep rock faces and alpine meadows. The surroundings display characteristic mountain formations with gray-toned rock and sparse vegetation at higher elevations.
The summit was shaped during ice ages through glacial movements that carved deep valleys into the landscape. This geological history continues to define the appearance of the entire mountain range in this region.
The mountain attracts experienced mountaineers and skiers who navigate its eastern face through the Chambran valley from the Pelvoux base.
The ascent requires alpine climbing techniques and should be attempted only by experienced mountaineers. The best season is summer through early autumn, when snow and ice are minimal.
The mountain features a narrow couloir that opens into a wider corridor, presenting a vertical gain of 1765 meters from base to peak.
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