Aiguille du Plat de la Selle, Alpine summit in Massif des Écrins, France.
Aiguille du Plat de la Selle is a mountain peak in the Dauphiné Alps of southeastern France surrounded by steep rock faces and granite formations. It stands within Ecrins National Park and marks the landscape with its distinctive rocky ridges and sheer cliff walls.
The peak was first climbed in 1876, establishing it as a destination for mountaineers exploring the region. This early ascent marked the beginning of interest in the technical climbing routes that the massif offers.
The mountain belongs to the Ecrins National Park, where environmental protection measures maintain the natural state of the Alpine ecosystem.
The summit requires technical climbing equipment and experience with alpine routes because the terrain is steep and exposed. Visitors should familiarize themselves with mountain maps and ideally climb with experienced guides or in organized groups.
The mountain appeals to climbers because of its several technical routes up sheer rock walls that require multiple pitches to complete. One notable climbing line passes through a narrow, shaded granite corridor that mountaineers have used for over a century.
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