Sommet Est de la Montagne de Gourdan

The East Summit of Montagne de Gourdan rises to 1335 meters and features slopes covered with juniper trees and alpine plants adapted to mountain conditions.

The first documented climbs of the summit date back to the early 19th century when geographers conducted topographical surveys of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region.

Local shepherds maintain the tradition of pastoralism by leading their flocks across the grassy slopes of the summit during the summer months.

Access to the summit is via marked trails from the village of Saint-Étienne-les-Orgues, with a total elevation gain of 800 meters over a 6-kilometer route.

The summit provides an observation point for studying raptors, particularly griffon vultures that nest in the surrounding cliffs.

Location: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur

Elevation above the sea: 1,335 m

GPS coordinates: 43.93000,6.89333

Latest update: November 4, 2025 09:41