Estaragne
Mountain in France
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The Estaragne (Pic d'Estaragne) is a French Pyrenean summit, culminating at 3,006 m (9,862 ft) m.[1][2]
| Estaragne | |
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,006 m (9,862 ft) |
| Coordinates | 42°47′50″N 0°07′46″E |
| Geography | |
  Estaragne Midi-Pyrénées, Hautes-Pyrénées, France | |
| Parent range | Néouvielle massif (Pyrenees) |
Topography
The peak is located in the Hautes-Pyrénées department, in the Néouvielle massif, near Saint-Lary-Soulan in the Pyrénées National Park and near the Néouvielle National Nature Reserve.
History
Ecology
The peak itself is bare, but the upper slopes have a sub-alpine climate. Meadows predominate with patches of trees and shrubs.[5] Snow cover usually starts in late October and lasts until June.[6] the most common shrubs are Rhododendron ferrugineum and Vaccinium myrtillus; and the most common grasses are Nardus stricta and Festuca eskia.[5]
Access
There are at least two relatively easy summer access routes:[2]
- From the east, the shorter route, starts by leaving the sharp turn of the D 929 at the bridge crossing over the Estaragne stream, it then ascends the small hollow and turns southwards up to the col d'Estaragne.
- From the north, starting at the Cap de Long Lake, the longer route advances up valley of the Cap de Long creek.