Record SL-449444 · Wikidata Q404707
Aiguille du Grépon
No list classifications
Elevation
3,482
m
11,424 ft
Prominence
190 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
45.9028° N,
6.9191° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Aiguille du Grépon (literally the Needle of Grépon), informally known as The Grepon, is a mountain in the Mont Blanc Massif in Haute-Savoie, France. The Grepon has a Southern (3,482 m) and Northern (3,478 m) peak, which are the highest points of a sharp granite ridge to the east of the Glacier des Nantillons above Chamonix and northeast of the Aiguille du Midi. A madonna statue is situated on the Southern peak.
First ascent
Date
5 Aug 1881
Albert F. Mummery, Alexander Burgener and Benedikt Venetz
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aiguille des Grands Charmoz | 3,445 m | N 354° | 0.2 km |
| Aiguille de Roc | 3,409 m | SE 123° | 0.2 km |
| Bec d'Oiseau | 3,417 m | S 186° | 0.2 km |
| Aiguille de la République | 3,305 m | NE 29° | 0.4 km |
| La Tour Rouge | 2,899 m | E 85° | 0.5 km |
| Aiguille de Blaitière | 3,522 m | SW 225° | 0.6 km |