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Mont Aiguille
Photo by Hans Hulsbos
| Elevation (feet): | 6842 |
|---|---|
| Elevation (meters): | 2085 |
| Continent: | Europe |
| Country: | France |
| Range/Region: | Western Alps |
| SubRange: | Dauphine Alps |
| Latitude: | 44.8333 |
| Longitude: | 5.55 |
| Difficulty: | Technical Climb |
| Best months for climbing: | July, August, September |
| Year first climbed: | 1492 |
| First successful climber(s): | Antoine de Ville |
| Convenient Center: | Grenoble, France |
| Nearest major airport: | Grenoble or Lyon, France |
Description
Mont Aiguille is a giant rock structure, with vertical walls and a flat top. It is located just 36 miles southwest of the town of Grenoble. It is best known for its first climb, made by Antoine de Ville de Dompjulien, a servant of Charles VIII, under orders from his master. De Ville made the ascent using ladders and other artificial aids, thus making Mont Aiguille the site of the first Alpine rock climb, a feat which was not repeated on Mont Aiguille until 1834, 342 years later.
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