Aiguilles d'Entrèves explained

Aiguilles d'Entrèves
Elevation M:3600
Elevation Ref:[1]
Range:Mont Blanc massif
Parent Peak:Mont Blanc
Country Type:Countries
Map:Alps##France##Italy
Label Position:right#left#right
Coordinates:45.8438°N 6.9161°W
First Ascent:31 August 1897
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The Aiguilles d'Entrèves (3600abbr=onNaNabbr=on) is a mountain peak in the Mont Blanc massif of the Alps. It is situated at the head of the Glacier du Géant, and its rocky summit ridge forms part of the frontier between France and Italy. It lies east of the Tour Ronde, between the Col d'Entrèves and the Col Occidental de Toule. It has a steep, sound face of red granite and can be readily accessed from the Torino Hut/Pointe Helbronner.[2]

Climbing

The Aiguilles d'Entrèves was first climbed on 31 August 1897, by Adolfo Hess, Flavio Santi and Julien Proment.[3]

The easiest means of ascent is via the mountain's NE ridge from Col du Toule.

An ascent via the SW ridge from the Col d'Entreves, followed by a traverse of its rocky, pinnacled crest and a descent via the easy NE ridge is a popular outing for many climbers. Grade: AD− (IV 4c)[4] [5] [6] [7]

Other routes: W face Grade IV/V 4 h from Torino hut.

External links

Notes and References

  1. chamonix - mont-blanc . 3630 ouest . 1984 . 1:25,000 . Carte Topographique . Institut Géographique National . 2nd . Paris . French .
  2. Book: Griffin. Lindsay. Mont Blanc Massif Volume 1. 1990. Alpine Club. London. 135–136. 0900523573.
  3. Web site: Aiguille d'Entrèves. www.summitpost.org. 2019-01-20.
  4. Web site: Rockfax Databases Helbronner > Aiguille d'Entrèves. www.rockfax.com. 2019-01-20.
  5. Web site: Traverse – Aiguille d’Entreves AD-, III Vertical Frontiers Mountain Guides. verticalfrontiers.com. 2019-01-20.
  6. Web site: Aiguille d'Entrèves Traverse. www.cosleyhouston.com. 2019-01-20.
  7. Web site: Southwest Ridge. www.summitpost.org. 2019-01-20.