Hautes-Alpes
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Pointe d’Escreins

Pointe d’Escreins is a peak in , , and has an elevation of 3,038 metres. Pointe d’Escreins is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Pics de la Font Sancte and Lac Sainte-Anne.

Peak
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The is a mountain with two summits between the upper Ubaye Valley, Val Escreins and the Ceillac Valley, at the edge of the Queyras Regional Park.

Lake
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is a lake.

Lake
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is a lake.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Fouillouse and Ceillac.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 8 km south of Pointe d’Escreins.

Village
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is a commune in the department in southeastern . is situated 8 km north of Pointe d’Escreins.

Village
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is an alpine commune on the Italian border in the department in the region in Southeastern . is situated 9 km south of Pointe d’Escreins.

Pointe d’Escreins

Latitude
44.59468° or 44° 35′ 41″ north
Longitude
6.78202° or 6° 46′ 55″ east
Elevation
3,038 metres (9,967 feet)
Open location code
8FP8HQVJ+VR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1891017385
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
6693709
Wiki­data ID
Q31655663
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Satellite Map

Discover Pointe d’Escreins from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Italian—“Pointe d’Escreins” goes by many names.

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as La Conque du Panestrel and Les Enveyres.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Col des Houers and Lac sans nom.

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