The Pic de Rochebrune is a mountain in the Cottian Alps belonging to the French department of Hautes-Alpes.EtymologyThe literal English translation of Pic de Rochebrune can be dark rock peak or brown rock peak.GeographyThe mountain is the highest summit of the Central Cottian Alps.Nature conservationThe Pic de Rochebrune is located on the northern border of the regional nature park of Queyras (Parc naturel régional du Queyras ), established in 1977.Access to the summitThe easiest route to reach the summit starts from the Izoard pass. It requires some climbing skills.Maps French official cartography ; on-line version: www.geoportail.frExternal links Pic de Rochebrune: 360° panoramic image from the summit on pano.ica-net.it