Southern French Alps Postcard – Les Grands Sommets Multi-View

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Southern French Alps Postcard – Les Grands Sommets Multi-View

A striking montage of the most legendary peaks of the Southern Alps — from Barre des Écrins to Mont Pelvoux — rendered in crisp alpine light across this vintage French postcard.

Measurements: approx. 5 7/8 x 4 1/8 inches
Dates: unknown
Condition: In decent condition. Please check our images.
Internal notes: QC passed

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Each image captures a different face of the Hautes-Alpes and Alpes de Haute Provence, where snowy summits rise in jagged, timeless beauty against deep blue skies. Wildflowers dot the lower slopes, while ridgelines and glaciers shimmer in remote grandeur. From the pyramid-like Pic de l’Olan to the serrated silhouette of La Meije, these peaks evoke both serenity and awe — a mountain lover’s dream rendered in nine windows of postcard perfection.

Photographed by Claude Fortoul and published by Éditions Images des 4 Saisons, this officially stamped card lists the featured summits on the reverse — including Barre des Écrins (4102m), Ailefroide (3953m), Brec de Chambeyron (3412m), and others. With a classic Marianne “Liberté, Égalité, Fraternité” pre-printed stamp, the card bears regional authenticity and cultural charm. Likely issued in the late 20th century, it remains a vivid testament to one of France’s most beloved alpine regions.

Perfect for collectors of mountain photography, French regional postcards, or alpine heritage, this multi-view design offers a compact yet poetic celebration of the Southern Alps — where goats climb, glaciers gleam, and climbers dream.

Categories: france, mountains, ephemera, postcards, travel
Tags: alps, hautes alpes, montagne, snow, provence, peaks, summits
Focus keyword: southern french alps postcard
Suggested internal link keywords: french alps postcards, haute provence ephemera, multi-view mountain cards, european peak postcards, claude fortoul photography

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