Record SL-447981 · Wikidata Q404728
Aiguille du Midi
No list classifications
Elevation
3,842
m
12,605 ft
Prominence
310 m
Isolation
1.7 km
Coordinates
45.8787° N,
6.8876° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Aiguille du Midi (French pronunciation: [eɡɥij dy midi], "Southern Needle") is a 3,842-metre-tall (12,605 ft) mountain in the Mont Blanc massif within the French Alps. It is a popular tourist destination and can be directly accessed by cable car from Chamonix that takes visitors close to Mont Blanc.
First ascent
Date
4 Aug 1818
Antoni Malczewski, J. M. Balmat and 5 guides
Source · wikipedia
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pointe Lachenal | 3,613 m | S 158° | 1.7 km |
| Gros Rognon | 3,536 m | SE 130° | 1.7 km |
| Triangle du Tacul | 3,970 m | S 182° | 1.8 km |
| Aiguille du Plan | 3,673 m | NE 46° | 2.0 km |
| Aiguille des Pèlerins - Secteur du Plan | 3,318 m | NE 31° | 2.1 km |
| Dent du Crocodile | 3,640 m | NE 45° | 2.2 km |