Puy Rivarol, Mountain summit in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Puy Rivarol rises to an elevation of 2,066 meters, featuring steep slopes and rocky outcrops within the French Alps mountain range system.
The mountain has served as a reference point for local shepherds since the Middle Ages, guiding their seasonal migrations through the Alpine passages.
The name Puy Rivarol reflects the regional terminology, where 'puy' designates elevated landforms in the traditional French mountain nomenclature.
Hikers can access the summit via marked trails from the nearest village, with optimal climbing conditions occurring between June and September.
The summit position at coordinates 44.766667N and 6.3E provides views extending across multiple Alpine valleys and neighboring mountain ranges.
Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Elevation above the sea: 2,066 m
GPS coordinates: 44.76667,6.30000
Latest update: September 7, 2025 03:03
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