Aiguille des Lanchettes

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Aiguille des Lanchettes, Mountain summit in French Alps, France.

The Aiguille des Lanchettes rises to an elevation of 2,982 meters, presenting granite formations and steep slopes along its climbing routes.

The summit has been documented in French mountaineering records since the early expeditions that mapped the pathways through the French Alps mountain range.

Local mountaineering groups maintain detailed route logs and climbing documentation, contributing to the collective knowledge of Alpine ascent techniques.

Summer months from June to September provide the most favorable conditions for climbing, with several established routes requiring technical equipment.

The summit offers views of surrounding glacial formations, while its northern face contains geological patterns formed through centuries of erosion.

Location: France

Elevation above the sea: 2,982 m

GPS coordinates: 45.77029,6.76967

Latest update: April 2, 2025 18:36

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