Aiguille du Jardin, Mountain summit in Mont Blanc massif, France
Aiguille du Jardin is a mountain summit in the Mont Blanc massif featuring steep granite walls and multiple technical climbing routes through the French Alps. The peak offers varied ascent lines on rock and snow with substantial difficulty grades.
The peak was first summited in 1932 by Austrian mountaineer Karl Blodig, marking an important moment in alpine climbing history. The route he pioneered via the northeastern couloir of Col Armand Charlet remains a classic line.
The peak holds special meaning for mountaineers pursuing the famous list of 4,000-meter summits in the Mont Blanc group. Climbers who reach this point become part of a community that celebrates technical alpine achievement.
Climbers typically depart from Chamonix and use the Refuge du Requin or Refuge des Cosmiques as starting points for summit attempts. The best season is during warmer months when snow and ice conditions are more stable.
The south face holds red granite formations that draw mineral collectors searching for quartz and crystals. This geological feature makes the wall particularly interesting for collectors and geology enthusiasts.
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