Record SL-447811 · Wikidata Q30480
Barre des Écrins
Ultra
Elevation
4,102
m
13,458 ft
Prominence
2,045 m
Isolation
107.3 km
Coordinates
44.9222° N,
6.3595° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Barre des Écrins (French pronunciation: [baʁ dez‿ekʁɛ̃]) is a mountain in the French Alps with a peak elevation of 4,102 metres (13,458 ft). It is the highest peak of the Massif des Écrins and the Dauphiné Alps and the most southerly alpine peak in Europe that is higher than 4,000 metres. It is the only 4,000-metre mountain in France that lies outside the Mont Blanc Massif. Before the annexation of Savoy in 1860 it was the highest mountain in France.
First ascent
Date
25 Jun 1864
A. W. Moore, Horace Walker and Edward Whymper with guides Michel Croz, Christian Almer Senior and Christian Almer Junior
Source · wikipedia
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pic Lory | 4,086 m | W 275° | 0.1 km |
| Dôme de Neige des Écrins | 4,015 m | NW 297° | 0.5 km |
| Le Fifre | 3,680 m | S 202° | 0.7 km |
| Jumeaux des Écrins | 3,730 m | NW 324° | 0.7 km |
| Tour de Bonne Pierre | 3,692 m | N 338° | 0.8 km |
| Clocher des Écrins | 3,808 m | W 279° | 0.8 km |