Île Foch

L'île Foch is one of the Kerguelen Islands situated near to the north coast of Grand Terre, the principal island.

It is separated from this main island only by a narrow sea arm, the Tucker strait. It borders île Saint-Lanne Gramont at the northwest, which is separated by the Baie de Londres. At the northeast point it borders Mc Murdo and Howe

It is the second largest island in the archipelago (206 km²). The highest point is named la Pyramide Mexicaine, at 687 metres.

Since it is the largest island in the archipelago with no introduced species (no rabbits, cats, mice or rats), Île Foch is used as a reference as to the original ecosystem of Kerguelen Island. To prevent any accidental introduction of species, access is highly regulated, restricted to scientific missions only.