Roche Olvéra, Mountain summit in Valloire, France.
Roche Olvéra rises to 2662 meters, offering views of the Ecrins massif, Aiguilles d'Arves peaks, and Mont Blanc from its rocky summit point.
The mountain passage near Roche Olvéra functioned as a critical route for shepherds moving their flocks between valleys during seasonal migrations in past centuries.
The surrounding area maintains strong connections to traditional alpine farming practices, with sheep grazing on mountain slopes during summer months.
Access to the summit involves a 350-meter elevation gain along marked trails starting from Galibier Pass road, requiring approximately 1 hour and 40 minutes of hiking.
From the peak, visitors observe three distinct mountain ranges while standing at the intersection of major Alpine geological formations.
Location: Valloire
Elevation above the sea: 2,662 m
GPS coordinates: 45.09083,6.42000
Latest update: March 8, 2025 20:39
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