Aiguille Rousse

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Aiguille Rousse, Mountain summit in Savoie, France

The Grande Aiguille Rousse rises to 3,482 meters between the Maurienne and Tarentaise valleys, near the border between France and Italy.

The first mountaineers to reach the summit of Grande Aiguille Rousse were Édouard Rochat and Blanc le Greffier on July 31, 1878.

The mountain lies within Vanoise National Park, providing natural spaces for mountain sports and environmental conservation initiatives.

Climbers can access the summit through three mountain refuges: Prariond at 2,324 meters, Pian della Ballotta at 2,470 meters, and Carro at 2,759 meters.

The mountain offers views of multiple Alpine ranges, including the Maritime, Cotian, Southern Graian Alps, Gran Paradiso group, and Monte Bianco.

Elevation above the sea: 2,474 m

GPS coordinates: 45.20000,6.18333

Latest update: June 12, 2025 17:06

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