Roche Bonhomme, Mountain summit in Jasper National Park, Canada
Roche Bonhomme is a mountain summit in the Colin Range of the Canadian Rockies, reaching approximately 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) in elevation. The route ascends through dense forest and rocky terrain with steep sections throughout.
The mountain received its name from George Munro Grant in 1878 and was officially recognized by Canada's Geographic Names Board in 1947. This designation was part of the broader effort to document and standardize place names across the Canadian Rockies.
George Munro Grant named the peak in 1878 because its outline resembles a human figure; the French name means "Rock Fellow," not "Good Fellow." The Geographical Names Board of Canada officially adopted the name in 1947. The anthropomorphic profile is best seen from the Athabasca Valley along Highway 16.
The summit lies 13 km northeast of Jasper and is visible from Highway 16 and the Canadian railway. The nearest higher peak is Grisette Mountain, 2.2 km east. June through September offers the best weather; temperatures can drop below -20 °C with wind chill below -30 °C.
The mountain's rock layers display distinct color variations from different geological periods, with darker siltstone from the Sulphur Mountain Formation creating visible striping on the slopes. These contrasting bands tell the story of ancient seabeds and geological shifts that shaped the Canadian Rockies.
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