Mont Blanc, Alpine mountain summit in Haute-Savoie, France
The 4,805 meter high granite peak marks the border between France and Italy, featuring permanent snow cover and multiple glaciers on its slopes.
Jacques Balmat and Michel-Gabriel Paccard completed the first recorded ascent of Mont Blanc on August 8, 1786, establishing a milestone in Alpine mountaineering.
The mountain appears in numerous European literary works and paintings from the 18th and 19th centuries, influencing the Romantic movement's perception of nature.
Climbers need proper equipment, physical preparation, and guidance from certified mountain professionals to attempt the ascent, which typically takes two days.
The height of Mont Blanc varies throughout the year due to wind conditions and snow accumulation, requiring regular measurements by French geodesists.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Location: Saint-Gervais-les-Bains
Location: Courmayeur
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Made from material: granite, gneiss
Part of: Seven Summits, drainage divide between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas, France–Italy border
Address: Mont Blanc
GPS coordinates: 45.83271,6.86517
Latest update: November 19, 2025 12:22
Photo license: GFDL
Photo license: CC BY-SA 4.0
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