Aiguille de Scolette


Aiguille de Scolette or Pierre Menue is a mountain of Savoie, France, and of the province of Turin, Italy. It lies in the Cottian Alps and has an elevation of above sea level.

Geography

The mountain is the highest peak of Cottian Alps outside the Monviso area.
In the French subdivision of Western Alps it belongs to the Massif du Mont-Cenis.
Administratively the mountain is divided between the commune of Avrieux and the comune of Bardonecchia.
On its Italian side at above sea level stands the artificial lake of Rochemolles, while on the French side is situated the small lake of Scolette.

Access to the summit

The easiest route for the summit starts from the Col de Pelouse, which connects Avrieux and Bardonecchia, and follows the south-west ridge and then the north-west face of the mountain.

Maps

  • Italian official cartography ; on-line version:
  • French official cartography ; on-line version:
  • I.G.C. : Carta dei sentieri e dei rifugi 1:50.000 scale n.1 Valli di Susa Chisone e Germanasca and 1:25.000 scale n.104 ''Bardonecchia Monte Thabor Sauze d'Oulx''