Mount Aiguille, Limestone summit in Vercors Regional Natural Park, France
Mont Aiguille rises 2087 meters above sea level, featuring vertical cliffs that form a flat-topped mesa structure in the French Prealps.
The first technical mountain climb in recorded history took place on Mont Aiguille in 1492, led by Antoine de Ville under orders from King Charles VIII.
Mont Aiguille stands as one of the Seven Wonders of Dauphiné, reflecting the natural heritage of the Isère department in southeastern France.
The main climbing route follows the northeast face, offering a grade 5 ascent through a series of chimneys and ledges over 300 meters.
In 1957, pilot Henri Giraud accomplished a remarkable landing on the mountain's summit using a small aircraft and temporary runway.
Location: Chichilianne
Elevation above the sea: 2,087 m
Made from material: limestone
Part of: Seven Wonders of Dauphiné
Address: Mont Aiguille, 38930 Saint-Martin-de-Clelles, France 38930
Website: http://montaiguille.free.fr
GPS coordinates: 44.84179,5.55222
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:38
France contains notable geological formations from the chalk cliffs of Normandy to the limestone gorges of Provence. The landscape includes natural bridges, cliffs, canyons, and islands. The geological features range from white chalk cliffs in Étretat to the limestone plateau of Mont Aiguille.
The Alps contain numerous natural landmarks, from high-altitude lakes with clear waters to prominent mountain peaks. This range features deep gorges with vertical walls, glaciers extending for kilometers, and distinctive geological formations. Lakes reflect surrounding peaks, while limestone formations create unique landscapes across different regions of the Alpine arc.
Vercors Regional Natural Park
13.1 km
Drac Suspension Bridge
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Grand Veymont
3.7 km
Grotte de la Luire
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Cirque d'Archiane
11.4 km
Ébron Suspension Bridge
10.4 km
Réserve naturelle nationale des hauts plateaux du Vercors
6.8 km
Pont de Brion
9.8 km
Viaduc de Monestier
12.2 km
Basse vallée du Drac
12.4 km
Église Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Mayres
13.9 km
La forêt Labyrinthe
1.6 km
Église de l'Assomption de Clelles
5.9 km
L'Odyssée Verte
5.5 km
Église Saint-Barthélémy de Gresse-en-Vercors
6.8 km
Église Saint-Barthélemy de Prébois
12.7 km
Église de la Visitation de Lalley
13.5 km
Église Notre-Dame de Chichilianne
3.8 km
Chapelle de Trézanne
2.2 km
Église de l'Assomption de Sinard
14.1 km
Église Saint-Michel de Saint-Michel-les-Portes
4.6 km
Église Saint-Martin de Saint-Martin-de-Clelles
5.5 km
Église Saint-Pierre du Monestier-du-Percy
9.9 km
Parassat bridge
9.4 km
Orbanne Viaduct
3.7 km
Église Saint-Blaise de Treffort
11.7 km
Pas de l'Aiguille
4.6 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Secours de Lalley
13.3 kmReviews
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