Tête du Rouget explained

Tête du Rouget
Elevation M:3418
Location:Isère, France
Map:France
Label Position:left
Coordinates:44.955°N 6.2633°W
Range:Massif des Écrins

Tête du Rouget is a mountain in the French Alps, located in the Massif des Écrins. The mountain has a summit elevation of 3418m (11,214feet).[1] [2]

Geography and geology

The mountain is characterized by its steep faces, particularly on the western and southern sides. The west face rises approximately 300 meters, while the southern face is even more imposing at 470 meters in height. The southern face is notable for its complex topography, featuring numerous spurs and secondary summits, including the Grand Gendarme du Rouget and the Tour Jaune.[3]

Surrounding area

The mountain is part of a larger alpine region rich in notable peaks. Within a radius of approximately 8 kilometers, there are several other significant mountains, including the Aiguille Dibona[4] (3,130 m), Aiguille du Plat de la Selle (3,596 m), and the more distant but prominent Mont Pelvoux (3,946 m).

Notes and References

  1. Mountain Forecast. "Tête du Rouget Mountain Information." Mountain Forecast, http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Tete-du-Rouget.
  2. OpenTripMap. "Mountain peak Tête du Rouget." OpenTripMap, opentripmap.com/en/card/N670142103.
  3. SummitPost. "Tête du Rouget : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering." SummitPost, http://www.summitpost.org/t-te-du-rouget/154557.
  4. https://alpsinsight.com/trip/aiguille-dibona/