Grande Aiguille Rousse

Log in to your account

AroundUs is a community-driven map of interesting places, built by curious explorers like you. It grows with every review, story, and photo you share.
Connect to save your favorite spots, contribute locations, and create personalized routes.
By continuing, you accept our Terms and Conditions and our Privacy Policy

Grande Aiguille Rousse

Add to collection
Map
Suggest a change
Share

Grande Aiguille Rousse, Mountain peak in Vanoise National Park, France.

The Grande Aiguille Rousse reaches an elevation of 3,482 meters between the Maurienne and Tarentaise valleys, near the Italian border.

The first mountaineers to reach the summit of this Graian Alps peak were Édouard Rochat and Blanc le Greffier on July 31, 1878.

This mountain stands as a meeting point between French and Italian alpine traditions, forming a natural border between both nations.

The Prariond refuge at 2,324 meters and Pian della Ballotta refuge at 2,470 meters serve as base camps for summit ascents.

The Sources de l'Isère glacier covers the mountain slopes, feeding water streams that shape the major Alpine valleys.

Location: Bonneval-sur-Arc

Location: Val-d'Isère

Elevation above the sea: 3,482 m

Made from material: crystalline schist

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=7304707

GPS coordinates: 45.43288,7.10938

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:50

Reviews

Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.

« Grande Aiguille Rousse: Mountain peak in Vanoise National Park, France » is provided by Around Us (aroundus.com). Images and texts are derived from Wikimedia project under a Creative Commons license. You are allowed to copy, distribute, and modify copies of this page, under the conditions set by the license, as long as this note is clearly visible.

Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!

From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.

Around Us App Screenshot

A unique approach to discovering new places

Le Figaro

All the places worth exploring

France Info

A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks

20 Minutes