Roche Faurio

Roche Faurio (3,730m) is a mountain of the Massif des Écrins in the Dauphiné Alps in Isère, France. It lies in front of the mighty north face of the Barre des Écrins and towers over the Glacier Blanc. The mountain lies inside the Écrins National Park. It is a popular summit with hikers, taking about four hours to climb from the Écrins Hut, and ski mountaineers.[1]

Roche Faurio
Roche Faurio on the left
Highest point
Elevation3,730 m (12,240 ft)
ListingAlpine mountains above 3000 m
Coordinates44°56′30″N 6°21′26″E
Geography
Roche Faurio
Location in the Alps
LocationIsère, France
Parent rangeDauphiné Alps
Climbing
First ascent1873

References

  1. "Roche Faurio - summitpost". summitpost.org. Retrieved 9 February 2015.


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