Aiguille de Roselette, Mountain peak in Haute-Savoie, France
Aiguille de Roselette is a sharp summit in the Haute-Savoie with jagged rock ridges and steep sided faces visible from many angles. The peak offers multiple approaches that vary in difficulty, from hiking paths to technical climbing routes.
The name Roselette comes from the rose-coloured rock of its slopes. The summit rises to 2,384 metres between the col du Joly and the val Montjoie, and its eastern flank lies within the Contamines-Montjoie national nature reserve. The col de la Fenêtre separates it from the tête de la Cicle to the south.
The mountain's eastern flank lies within the Contamines-Montjoie national nature reserve. At its foot in the Val Montjoie stand the Nant Borrant, des Prés and de la Balme refuges, where the GR E2, GR 5, Tour du Mont Blanc and GRP Tour du Pays du Mont-Blanc trails converge.
The ascent starts from lower trailheads and follows marked paths through alpine meadows and forested slopes. Visitors should bring proper mountain gear and monitor weather closely, as conditions can change rapidly at higher elevations.
The mountain straddles the border between Savoie and Haute-Savoie, and its eastern flank lies within the Contamines-Montjoie national nature reserve. At its foot in the Val Montjoie stand the Nant Borrant, des Prés and de la Balme refuges, where the GR 5, GR E2, Tour du Mont-Blanc and two GRP long-distance routes converge.
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