Le Pave

Le Pave is a mountain summit rising to 3674 meters (12,054 feet) within the Ecrins National Park in the French Alps. From the top, visitors see other peaks and deep valleys stretching across the landscape in every direction.

Mountain climbers have reached this summit since the 19th century, finding and developing different routes through the rocky terrain. Those early expeditions laid the foundation for how climbers approach the mountain today.

Local climbing groups organize annual expeditions to Le Pave, maintaining records of successful summits and sharing knowledge about route conditions.

Reaching the summit requires advanced alpine climbing gear like ropes, crampons, and ice axes, plus substantial mountaineering experience. The ascent is demanding and only suited for experienced climbers.

The rock on the summit displays striking patterns and formations created by thousands of years of glacial movement. These structures are especially visible when viewed from certain spots along the climbing route.