Record SL-448178 · Wikidata Q730879
Aiguille du Belvédère
No list classifications
Elevation
2,965
m
9,728 ft
Prominence
505 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
45.9876° N,
6.8738° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaAiguille du Belvédère (French pronunciation: [ɛɡɥij dy bɛlvedɛʁ]) is a mountain of Haute-Savoie, France. It is the highest peak in the Aiguilles Rouges range of the French Prealps and has an altitude of 2,965 metres (9,728 ft) above sea level. Lying to the northwest of Chamonix, Aiguille du Belvedere is a popular climb as its position high above the Chamonix valley provides it with fantastic views of the Mont Blanc massif to its east and the Bernese Alps to its north. Lac Blanc lies on its eastern slopes.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiguille de la Tête Plate | 2,944 m | NE 59° | 0.6 km |
| Aiguilles Crochues | 2,837 m | S 179° | 0.6 km |
| Pointe Alphonse Favre | 2,788 m | W 278° | 0.8 km |
| Pointe Gaspard | 2,741 m | S 189° | 1.0 km |
| Arête Plate | 2,870 m | NE 56° | 1.0 km |
| Tête sur les Lacs | 2,506 m | E 95° | 1.2 km |