Aiguille des Glaciers, Summit in Mont Blanc massif, France-Italy border.
The Aiguille des Glaciers rises to 3,816 meters between Les Contamines-Montjoie and Courmayeur, marking a natural boundary between French and Italian territories.
This peak served as a critical geographical reference point during the 1860 treaty negotiations that established the definitive border between France and Italy.
Local mountaineering guides from both Les Contamines-Montjoie and Courmayeur maintain traditional climbing routes to the summit through generations of alpinists.
Climbers typically begin their ascent from the Refuge des Mottets at 2,000 meters, following a technical route that requires advanced mountaineering skills and proper equipment.
The summit provides a natural watershed divide between the Mediterranean Sea and Adriatic Sea, influencing weather patterns and water distribution across both regions.
Location: Les Contamines-Montjoie
Location: Bourg-Saint-Maurice
Location: Courmayeur
Elevation above the sea: 3,816 m
Part of: France–Italy border, drainage divide between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas
GPS coordinates: 45.77839,6.80257
Latest update: May 30, 2025 19:09
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