Tête du Rouget
| Tête du Rouget | |
|---|---|
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| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,418 m (11,214 ft) |
| Coordinates | 44°57′18″N 6°15′48″E / 44.95500°N 6.26333°E |
| Geography | |
  Tête du Rouget France | |
| Location | Isère, France |
| Parent range | Massif des Écrins |
Tête du Rouget is a mountain in the French Alps, located in the Massif des Écrins. The mountain has a summit elevation of 3,418 m (11,214 ft).[1][2]
Geography and geology
[edit]The mountain is characterized by its steep faces, particularly on the western and southern sides. The west face rises approximately 300 meters, while the southern face is even more imposing at 470 meters in height. The southern face is notable for its complex topography, featuring numerous spurs and secondary summits, including the Grand Gendarme du Rouget and the Tour Jaune.[3]
Surrounding area
[edit]The mountain is part of a larger alpine region rich in notable peaks. Within a radius of approximately 8 kilometers, there are several other significant mountains, including the Aiguille Dibona[4] (3,130 m), Aiguille du Plat de la Selle (3,596 m), and the more distant but prominent Mont Pelvoux (3,946 m).[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Mountain Forecast. "Tête du Rouget Mountain Information." Mountain Forecast, http://www.mountain-forecast.com/peaks/Tete-du-Rouget.
- ^ OpenTripMap. "Mountain peak Tête du Rouget." OpenTripMap, opentripmap.com/en/card/N670142103.
- ^ SummitPost. "Tête du Rouget : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering." SummitPost, http://www.summitpost.org/t-te-du-rouget/154557.
- ^ https://alpsinsight.com/trip/aiguille-dibona/
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