Les Bans
Les Bans (3,669 m) is a mountain in the Massif des Écrins in the Dauphiné Alps, first climbed by W. A. B. Coolidge, Christian Almer and U. Almer on July 14, 1878.
| Les Bans | |
|---|---|
 North face of Les Bans at the head of the Vénéon valley | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,669 m (12,037 ft) |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 44°50′54″N 6°20′10″E |
| Geography | |
  Les Bans France | |
| Location | Hautes-Alpes/Isère, France |
| Parent range | Dauphiné Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | July 14, 1878 by W. A. B. Coolidge, Christian Almer and U. Almer |
| Easiest route | PD+ (glacier approach, rock scramble) |
There are three main summits on the mountain:
- South summit 3,669 m
- North-west summit 3,630 m
- North summit 3,662 m
Huts
- Chalet Hôtel du Gioberney (1,700 m)
- Les Bans hut (2,076 m)
- Pilatte refuge (2,580 m)
Gallery
North face, from the Pilatte hut
Pilatte hut, with the mountain in the background
External links
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