Roche Faurio
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Roche Faurio is a mountain in the French Alps with a peak elevation of 3,730 metres (12,240 ft). It is part of the Massif des Écrins in the Dauphiné Alps in Isère, France
Elevation3,730 m (12,240 ft)
| Roche Faurio | |
|---|---|
Roche Faurio on the left | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,730 m (12,240 ft) |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 44°56′30″N 6°21′26″E |
| Geography | |
  Roche Faurio Location in the Alps | |
| Location | Isère, France |
| Parent range | Dauphiné Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1873 |
It lies in front of the north face of the Barre des Écrins adjacent to the Glacier Blanc. The mountain lies inside Écrins National Park. It is a popular summit with hikers, taking about four hours to climb from the Écrins Hut, and ski mountaineers.[1]