Climbing Gap Mountain: Top Outdoor Adventures Awaiting You
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Explore the breathtaking mountains that surround this French town.
Nestled in the southeast of France in the foothills of the French Alps, Gap is a picturesque Alpine town. It’s also a gateway to some excellent mountainous activities. With its soaring peaks, it’s a particularly good spot for mountain climbing.
Top mountain climbing trips | Gap
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FAQs: Mountain Climbing in Gap
What should I know about Mountain Climbing Gap?
Écrins National Park is home to many large peaks. Take on the highest peak, the Barre des Ecrins (4102 meters), traversing the largest glacier in the area while you’re at it. Dôme de Neige des Écrins (4,015 meters) is the second-largest peak and technically a straightforward climb (physically is another story). From the summits of these two large peaks, you’ll get amazing views of the rest of the mountains. Another great climb is the interesting spear-shaped Aiguille Dibona (3,130 meters) which is a more technical climb.
Why should I choose Gap for my Mountain Climbing adventure?
Ecrins National Park
This is the second largest national park in the nation and brimming with spectacular scenery and lovely sites like the town of Saint-Christophe-en-Oisans. It also offers great mountain climbing routes for all levels.
Nature and scenery
Filled with impossibly high mountains, beautiful lakes and dreamy meadows, the scenery around Gap is worth returning for time and time again. It’s also home to some wonderful flora and fauna like the Ibex and various birds of prey.
**French food and culture **
When you’re not scaling mountains, you should make the most of the town of Gap. Sample some of the delicious local food and wine and enjoy wandering through the streets of this classic French mountain town.
What can I expect from the weather during my Mountain Climbing trip in Gap?
During the summer, average daily temperatures in this area range from 15 ºC to 20 ºC, with temperatures often below freezing at the top of the mountains. Summer is also fairly dry, but thunderstorms can occur quickly.
Which language is predominantly spoken in the Gap region?
French
What currency is accepted around Gap?
Euro
How can I get to Gap?
Fly to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB) in Grenoble. Then, travel in car or bus to Gap.
What's the country code for the Gap region?
+33
When is the best time to travel to Gap for Mountain Climbing?
June through September
What people are saying about Mountain Climbing | Gap
Harry
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Quentin is simply an awesome guide. It was one of my first climbing experiences and Quentin helped me feel safe. He is very professional and knows how to manage groups of people. Despite the changes in our project, Quentin always tried to accomodate the best options for the group. His experience and knowledge of the mountain gave confidence to each group member. The fact that he is both physiotherapist and guide is a great advantage, regarding physical preparation and stretching for example. Thanks Quentin! And see you next year on top of the Mont-Blanc!
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