Mont Brouillard, Mountain summit in Mont Blanc massif, France
Mont Brouillard is a summit in the Mont Blanc massif standing at about 4,069 meters (13,350 feet) along the south ridge of Mont Blanc. The peak forms part of a longer ridge system that connects several high summits together.
The summit was first climbed on July 10, 1906 by Karl Blodig, Oscar Eckenstein, and Alexander Brocherel, with no evidence of earlier ascents. This ascent marked the beginning of the peak's documented climbing history.
The name comes from the local Francoprovençal dialect and refers to 'Broillà', meaning damp alpine meadows. This reflects the type of terrain visible on the surrounding slopes.
The mountain is best approached via the south ridge or north ridge from Punta Baretti, with moderate technical difficulty for the route. Experience in alpine climbing and proper gear are needed to complete this ascent safely.
The Brouillard Ridge extends across a considerable distance and includes four separate peaks each above 4,000 meters. This string of high points makes traversing along the ridge a particularly demanding and lengthy undertaking.
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