Mont Pelvoux
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| Mont Pelvoux | |
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 Northern side of Mont Pelvoux (left) and the Pic Sans Nom (to its immediate right) |
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| Elevation | 3,946 metres (12,946 feet) |
| Location | France |
| Range | Dauphiné Alps |
| Prominence | 448 metres (1,469 feet) |
| Coordinates | |
| First ascent | July 30, 1828 by Captain Durand, A. Liotard and J. E. Matheoud |
Mont Pelvoux (3,946 m) is a mountain in the Massif des Écrins in the French Alps.
For many years Mont Pelvoux was believed to be the highest mountain in the region since the higher Barre des Écrins cannot be seen from the Durance valley.
The highest point on the mountain is Pointe Puiseux. There are three subpeaks:
- Pointe Durand (3,932 m)
- Petit Pelvoux (3,753 m)
- Trois Dents du Pelvoux (3,682 m)
Pelvoux is a popular climbing destination in the summer.
[edit] Ascents
The first ascent of Mont Pelvoux was by Captain Durand and two chamois hunters (A. Liotard and J. E. Matheoud) on July 30, 1828.
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