Geography and geology
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.Surrounding area
The mountain is part of a larger alpine region rich in notable peaks. Within about an 8-kilometer radius, several other significant mountains stand, including the Aiguille Dibonahttps://alpsinsight.com/trip/aiguille-dibona/ (3,130 m), Aiguille du Plat de la Selle (3,596 m), and the more distant but prominent Mont Pelvoux (3,946 m).References
Mountains of Isère Mountains of the Alps Alpine three-thousanders {{Isère-geo-stub