La Vierge

La Vierge is a distinctive rock needle summit in the Mont Blanc massif that rises to 3,244 meters above sea level. The peak emerges from the Glacier du Géant and forms a striking vertical formation within this glaciated terrain.

The first recorded ascent was achieved by British mountaineer Elizabeth Burnaby in 1883, marking an important milestone in the exploration of this peak. The climb reflected the growing activity of Alpine expeditions in the Mont Blanc massif during the Victorian mountaineering era.

The name La Vierge, meaning The Virgin, follows a French tradition of giving religious references to Alpine peaks. Such names shape how the mountain landscape is culturally understood in this region.

Reaching this summit requires technical climbing skills and specialized mountaineering equipment. Access is from the Glacier du Géant area and demands experience with ice climbing and high-altitude conditions.

The summit sits just one kilometer from the French-Italian border, making it a border peak. This location makes it notable for climbers interested in exploring the Alpine boundary from such an extreme elevation.

Elevation above the sea: 3,244 m

GPS coordinates: 45.85528,6.92639

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24