Épaule du Marboré facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Épaule du Marboré |
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From left to right: pic du Marboré, pic de la cascade oriental, pic de la cascade central or pic Brulle, pic de la cascade occidental, Épaule du Marboré, tour du Marboré, casque du Marboré, and refuge des Sarradets. In the center, cascade de Gavarnie.
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,073 m (10,082 ft) |
| Listing | List of Pyrenean three-thousanders |
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 Épaule du Marboré
Location in Pyrenees
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| Location | France — Spain |
| Région Communauté |
Midi-Pyrénées Aragon |
| Département Province |
Hautes-Pyrénées Huesca |
| Parent range | Massif du Mont-Perdu (Pyrenees) |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | August 12, 1891 by Henri Brulle, C. Passet and François Bernat-Salles |
The Épaule du Marboré is a mountain peak in the Pyrenees mountains. It stands tall at 3,073 meters (about 10,082 feet) high. This peak is part of the Monte Perdido Range and sits right on the border between France and Spain. It is also located on the Greenwich Meridian.
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Where is Épaule du Marboré?
The Épaule du Marboré is a significant peak in the Pyrenees mountain range. It is found in the Massif du Mont-Perdu, which is a large group of mountains. This peak acts as a natural border, separating France from Spain.
Bordering Two Countries
This mountain is part of the high peaks that rise above the famous Cirque de Gavarnie. The Cirque de Gavarnie is a huge natural amphitheater shaped by glaciers. The Épaule du Marboré helps mark the border between two important national parks. On the French side, it is part of the Pyrenees National Park. On the Spanish side, it belongs to the Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park.
Location in France and Spain
In France, the mountain is located in the small town of Gavarnie. This town is in the canton of Luz-Saint-Sauveur. It is part of the Hautes-Pyrénées department, which is in the Midi-Pyrénées region of France.
On the Spanish side, the mountain is located in the Huesca province. This province is part of the Aragon region in Spain.
First Climbers
The first time someone successfully climbed the Épaule du Marboré was on August 12, 1891. The climbers were Henri Brulle, C. Passet, and François Bernat-Salles.
See also
- Hombro del Marboré para niños (in Spanish)
