Mont Giusalet

Mont Giusalet is a mountain summit in the Cottian Alps reaching 3313 meters, with a rocky southern face and a glacier-covered northern slope. The formation creates a ridge running roughly 1 mile from east to west with two distinct peaks.

The mountain became fully French through boundary changes established by the 1947 Treaty of Paris between France and Italy. This agreement determined the mountain's position within French Alpine territory.

The eastern summit features an iron cross, reflecting a regional tradition of marking prominent Alpine locations with religious symbols. This practice appears across many mountain areas and adds a spiritual dimension that visitors encounter when reaching the top.

The hiking route is classified as T2 grade and requires solid mountaineering skills to navigate safely. A mountain shelter at Bivacco Col Clapier sits about 1 mile southwest if emergency refuge is needed.

The mountain stands visible from the Po Valley at considerable distance and serves as a natural landmark guiding people's perception of the range. This long-distance visibility makes it a reference point recognized across the surrounding lowlands.

Location: Savoie

Elevation above the sea: 3,313 m

GPS coordinates: 45.18056,6.93000

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:04