Aiguille de Talèfre

The Aiguille de Talèfre is a rocky peak in the Mont Blanc range standing between French and Italian territory. Its jagged ridges and steep faces make it a popular destination for climbers seeking technical challenges.

Early mountaineers and guides began exploring the peak during the 1800s, creating challenging climbing routes that remain popular today. The mountain's location on the France-Italy border made it an important reference point in alpine exploration.

The mountain communities of Chamonix and Courmayeur maintain alpine traditions centered around this peak through seasonal mountain guide celebrations.

Climbing here demands solid mountaineering skills and standard alpine gear including ropes and harnesses. Summer months from June to September offer the most stable climbing conditions.

The peak sits on a watershed divide separating two different Mediterranean seas, but also marks where two distinct mountaineering cultures meet. French and Italian alpine communities approach the mountain from opposite valleys with their own climbing traditions and preferences.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Location: Courmayeur

Elevation above the sea: 3,730 m

Part of: France–Italy border, drainage divide between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas

GPS coordinates: 45.89950,7.00378

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:25