La Meije Pic Oriental, Alpine summit in Massif des Écrins, France
Located at 3,816 meters elevation, La Meije Pic Oriental stands as part of a five-peaked mountain chain in the French Alps near La Grave.
The eastern peak forms part of La Meije massif, where the first complete traverse between central and main summits occurred in July 1885.
The peak represents a significant destination for French mountaineering, attracting climbers who seek to master advanced Alpine techniques.
Access to La Meije Pic Oriental requires passage through either Refuge du Promontoire at 3,082 meters or Refuge de l'Aigle at 3,450 meters.
The summit connects to multiple glaciers, including Glacier de l'Homme, Glacier du Tabuchet, and Glacier de la Meije on its northern face.
Elevation above the sea: 3,816 m
GPS coordinates: 45.00391,6.31879
Latest update: May 11, 2025 10:18
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