Refuge du Promontoire

Refuge du Promontoire is a refuge in the located in the . It serves as the starting point of the famous crossing of La Meije, built on the mountain's south face.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Meije and Brèche de la Meije.

Peak
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La is a mountain in the range, located at the border of the and départements. It overlooks the nearby village of , a mountaineering centre and ski resort, well known for its off-piste and extreme skiing possibilities, and also dominates the view west of the .

Mountain saddle
The is a high mountain pass in the in in southeastern . It is in the massif of Écrins in the .

Peak
Photo: O.Taris, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a peak.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include La Grave and Villar-d’Arêne.

Village
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is a commune in the department in southeastern . It is a member of Les Plus Beaux Villages de France Association. It is a small ski resort in the , dominated by La Meije. is situated 5 km north of Refuge du Promontoire.

Village
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Villar-d'Arêne is a commune in the department in southeastern , between and . It is in the , in . is situated 6 km northeast of Refuge du Promontoire.

Hamlet
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is a hamlet, which is situated 6 km north of Refuge du Promontoire.

Refuge du Promontoire

Latitude
44.99844° or 44° 59′ 54″ north
Longitude
6.30339° or 6° 18′ 12″ east
Elevation
3,092 metres (10,144 feet)
Operator
Club Alpin Français
Open location code
8FP8X8X3+99
Open­Street­Map ID
way 260065646
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­alpine_hut
Wiki­data ID
Q3423255
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Satellite Map

Discover Refuge du Promontoire from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Italian—“Refuge du Promontoire” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Le Grand Doigt and Le Glacier Carré.

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