Le Râteau is a mountain in the French Alps. Located in the Massif des Écrins, the mountain is 3,809 metres (12,497 ft) tall.
| Le Râteau | |
|---|---|
 The southern face of Le Râteau | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,809 m (12,497 ft) |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 45°0′2″N 6°17′1.1″E / 45.00056°N 6.283639°E |
| Naming | |
| English translation | The Rake |
| Language of name | French |
| Geography | |
  Le Râteau Location of Le Râteau in France | |
| Location | Hautes-Alpes, France |
| Parent range | Massif des Écrins, French Alps |
The mountain overlooks the valley of the Romanche river and the village of La Grave to the north. The summit is very close to Meije, which is separated by a ridge.
Le Râteau has the appearance of a rake or a comb with several teeth; the English translation of le râteau is "the rake". The mountain has two distinct peaks at its ends.
References
edit- Labande, François (1995), Guide du Haut-Dauphiné, Groupe de Haute Montagne
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