Petit Vignemale, Limestone mountain summit in Hautes-Pyrénées, France.
The Petit Vignemale rises to 3032 meters within the French Pyrenees, featuring exposed rock formations and steep slopes across its vertical faces.
La Baumelle completed the first documented climb of Petit Vignemale in August 1798, establishing a pioneering route through the mountain's challenging terrain.
The mountain's name combines pre-Indo-European linguistic elements, with both components referring to elevated geographical features in ancient regional dialects.
Climbers access the summit through two main routes: the Gaube valley beyond Cauterets or the Ossoue valley, with ascents typically requiring 12 hours.
The mountain contains geological formations from the early Devonian period, displaying distinct sedimentary layers throughout its limestone structure.
Location: Hautes-Pyrénées
Elevation above the sea: 3,032 m
Made from material: limestone
GPS coordinates: 42.77470,-0.13505
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:51
Vignemale
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Glacier d'Ossoue
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Oulettes de Gaube Glacier
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Pointe Chausenque
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Cirque du Marcadau
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Piton Carré
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Petit Vignemale Glacier
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Ermita de San Nicolás de Bujaruelo
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Pic du Milieu
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Pic de Chanchou
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Aiguille Supérieure du Clot de la Hount
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Aiguille SW de Cerbillona
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Circ de Marcadau
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Aiguille Inférieure du Clot de la Hount
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Épaule Chausenque
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Monument Alphonse Meillon
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Chapelle du Marcadau de Cauteret
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