Aiguille d'Argentière

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Aiguille d'Argentière

The northern and eastern sides of the Aiguille d'Argentière
Elevation 3,901 metres (12,802 ft)
Location Flag of France France / Flag of Switzerland Switzerland
Range Graian Alps
Prominence 473 m (1,552 ft)
Coordinates 45°57′36″N, 7°01′12″ECoordinates: 45°57′36″N, 7°01′12″E
Type Granite
First ascent 15 July 1864 by Edward Whymper and A. Reilly with guides Michel Croz, M. Payot, H. Charlet
Easiest route West flank and north-west ridge (PD)

The Aiguille d'Argentière (3,901 m) is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif on the border between France and Switzerland.

The first ascent of the mountain was by a British party comprising Edward Whymper and A. Reilly with guides Michel Croz, M. Payot, H. Charlet on 15 July 1864. The route they took was via the west flank and the north-west ridge.

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