| Aiguille du Chardonnet | |
| Elevation M: | 3824 |
| Prominence M: | 503 |
| Prominence Ref: | [1] |
| Range: | Mont Blanc Massif |
| Location: | Haute-Savoie, France |
| Map: | France |
| Listing: | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Label Position: | left |
| Coordinates: | 45.9689°N 7.0014°W |
The Aiguille du Chardonnet (3,824 m) is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France. It lies between the and the Argentière Glacier. The border with Switzerland (elevation: 3,680 m at its nearest point) runs just east of the summit. The East or Forbes Arete provides a popular and classic mountaineering route to the summit.
The summit was first climbed on 20 September 1865, by a party comprising R Fowler, M Balmat and M Ducroz. The first winter ascent was made some time prior to 1914.[2]
There are many other mountaineering routes on the Chardonnet. On the northern side these include the North Buttress (D−); North Couloir (TD−); North West Couloir (TD−). On the south west face, Capucins Buttress Direct offers along and sustained climbing on rock at D+.[2]
The Aiguille du Chardonnet is most easily reached from the Albert Premier Hut, though the Trient Hut and Saleina Hut also give access.[2]