Record SL-455399 · Wikidata Q3382381
Pic de Morgon
Grand Morgon
No list classifications
Elevation
2,324
m
7,625 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
—
Coordinates
44.4918° N,
6.3969° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaPic de Morgon (or "Grand Morgon") is a summit in the French Alps between "département des Hautes-Alpes" and "département des Alpes-de-Haute-Provence". It rises 2,324 metres (7,625 ft) above sea level. The summit is on the boundary between the "commune de Pontis", which is the highest point, and the "commune de Crots". Its northern slope is also the highest point of the "commune de Savines-le-Lac". On "commune d'Embrun" South-West, it overlooks the abbey of Boscodon and the lake Serre-Ponçon. The climbing is done by the Morgon's circus (Cirque de Morgon) which is well-attended during summer.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Le Morgonnet | 1,754 m | W 261° | 1.7 km |
| Pierre Arnoux | 1,303 m | N 4° | 2.3 km |
| Pic Martin Jean | 2,100 m | E 102° | 2.4 km |
| Tête de la Vieille | 2,381 m | SE 149° | 2.9 km |
| La Coquille | 1,556 m | W 269° | 3.0 km |
| L'Enduchet | 2,378 m | SE 143° | 3.4 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crête de Morgon - Pic de Morgon | lwn | 2.6 km | — |
| Pic de Morgon - Sous le Pic de Morgon | lwn | 1.1 km | — |