Pic des Rives Blanques

Pic des Rives Blanques rises to an elevation of 2317 meters, offering clear views across the surrounding limestone plateaus and glacial formations.

The mountain has served as a natural boundary marker between French territories since medieval times, guiding shepherds and travelers through the Pyrenean passages.

Local mountaineering groups organize annual climbing expeditions to Pic des Rives Blanques, maintaining traditional routes established by previous generations.

Access to the summit requires proper climbing equipment and weather monitoring, as wind speeds frequently reach 82 kilometers per hour at higher elevations.

The mountain's limestone composition creates distinctive white ridges visible from distant valleys, which influenced its French name meaning white banks.

Elevation above the sea: 2,317 m

GPS coordinates: 42.47583,2.25917

Latest update: June 17, 2025 14:08