Aiguille du Tour, Alpine peak in Mont Blanc Massif, France and Switzerland.
Description
Aiguille du Tour is a granite summit in the Mont Blanc Massif that rises to 3540 meters between two major glaciers. This peak sits directly on the French-Swiss border and offers views across both countries.
History
The summit was first climbed in 1926, marking an important moment in Alpine mountaineering history. Since then, it has attracted climbers from both countries and become an established part of the Alps' climbing routes.
Culture
The peak marks a border and shapes life in the surrounding villages, where mountaineering has been part of local identity for generations. People here speak of this summit like a familiar neighbor that brings together the two sides of the frontier.
Practical
Climbers can start from either the French Refuge Albert Premier or the Swiss Cabane du Trient, depending on their route choice. The ascent demands glacier experience and proper mountaineering preparation.
Did you know?
The mountain is often seen as an ideal training ground for aspiring mountaineers, as it combines glacier work with basic rock climbing. Many climbers use this summit as a stepping stone toward harder expeditions in the Mont Blanc region.
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Argentière Glacier
4.5 km
Aiguille d'Argentière
4 km
Trient Glacier
1.4 km
Glacier du Tour
1.6 km
Aiguille du Chardonnet
3 km
Tour Noir
5.5 km
Le Portalet
3.6 km
Aiguilles Dorées
2.3 km
Saleina Glacier
3 km
Grand Darray
5.6 km
Tête de Balme
5.3 km
Grande Fourche
2.2 km
Orny glacier
3.4 km
Pointe des Ecandies
3.2 km
Améthystes Glacier
5.3 km
Petite Pointe d'Orny
2.5 km
Adams Reilly Glacier
3.6 km
Chardonnet Glacier
4.2 km
Grands Glacier
1.3 km
Milieu Glacier
4.9 km
Petoudes Glacier
1.8 km
Tour Noir Glacier
6.1 km
Berons Glacier
2.2 km
Trident Glacier
4 km
Glacier de Lognan
6.2 km
Passon Glacier
3.3 km
Épaule Glacier
3.1 km
Croix de Fer
5.4 km
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