Brèche de la Meije

Brèche de la Meije
Brèche de la Meije

Location of Brèche de la Meije

Elevation 3,357 m (11,014 ft)
Traversed by Glacier
Location Savoie, France
Range Dauphiné Alps
Coordinates 45°13′40″N 06°12′13.5″E / 45.22778°N 6.203750°E / 45.22778; 6.203750Coordinates: 45°13′40″N 06°12′13.5″E / 45.22778°N 6.203750°E / 45.22778; 6.203750

The Brèche de la Meije (el. 3357 m) is a high mountain pass in the Dauphiné Alps in Savoie in southeastern France.

It is in the massif of Écrins in the Écrins National Park.

It is an easy climb and an excellent starting course. The climb from the bivouac to the foot of the glacier of Etançons takes 2½ hour. From the foot of the glacier to the summit takes 1¼ hours.

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