L'Évêque

L'Évêque is a rocky peak reaching roughly 3469 meters in the Mont Blanc massif. It sits between the Charpoua Glacier to the west and the Talèfre Glacier to the east, forming part of a ridge with neighboring summits.

The peak was first climbed on August 7, 1892, by a party including Ellis Carr, Charles, Mary, Miss Pasteur, and Claude Wilson. This early ascent marked the beginning of mountaineering activity on this remote needle formation.

The peak belongs to a group of summits with religious names such as the Cardinal, the Altar Boy, and the Nun. These names reflect how climbers perceived and named the distinctive rock formations they encountered.

The Charpoua refuge on the western side serves as a starting point for climbers. Visitors should come prepared with proper mountain gear and climbing experience, as the ascent involves technical rock climbing.

This summit forms part of a distinctive rock ridge descending from the nearby Aiguille Verte. The sequence of needles with varying geometric shapes creates a recognizable profile that climbers can identify from great distances.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Elevation above the sea: 3,469 m

GPS coordinates: 45.92395,6.96198

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:22