Tête du Rouget

The Tête du Rouget reaches an elevation of 3,418 meters and features steep faces on its western and southern sides with complex rock formations.

The mountain, part of the Massif des Écrins, has drawn mountaineers since the late 19th century when Alpine exploration gained popularity in France.

Located in the French Alps, this peak represents a significant destination for mountaineers who seek to master technical climbing routes.

Access to Tête du Rouget requires multiple days of hiking and climbing, with weather conditions being most favorable from late spring through early autumn.

The southern face rises 470 meters and includes distinctive secondary summits known as the Grand Gendarme du Rouget and the Tour Jaune.

Location: Isère

Elevation above the sea: 3,418 m

Website: http://geodesie.ign.fr/fiches/index.php?module=e&action=fichepdf&source=carte&sit_no=3837513

GPS coordinates: 44.95510,6.26339

Latest update: June 23, 2025 14:57