Aiguille du Plan, Mountain peak in Chamonix, France
The Aiguille du Plan reaches an elevation of 3,673 meters and stands among the granite needles forming the Chamonix Aiguilles range in the Mont Blanc massif.
The first recorded ascent of Aiguille du Plan occurred in 1871 by James Eccles with guides Alphonse Payot and Michel Payot through the southwest face.
Local mountain guides frequently lead expeditions to Aiguille du Plan, maintaining Alpine climbing traditions and passing knowledge through generations of mountaineers.
Climbers access Aiguille du Plan from Plan de l'Aiguille station at 2,317 meters, reached by the Aiguille du Midi cable car's first section.
The north face of Aiguille du Plan features a 600-meter vertical granite wall that attracts technical climbers from different countries throughout summer months.
Location: Haute-Savoie
Elevation above the sea: 3,673 m
Part of: Aiguilles de Chamonix
GPS coordinates: 45.89135,6.90647
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:06
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2 km
Vallée Blanche Aerial Tramway
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Vallée Blanche
1.7 km
Vallée Blanche
2.4 km
Émetteur de l'aiguille du Midi
2 km
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Aiguille de Blaitière
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Aiguille de Roc
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Aiguille des Grands Charmoz
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Aiguille de la République
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Aiguille de l'M
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Dent du Requin
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Tacul Glacier
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Gros Rognon
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Aiguille des Pélerins
556 m
Glacier des Pélerins
1.4 km
Glacier de Blaitière
1.1 km
Envers du Plan Glacier
1.4 km
Envers de Blaitière Glacier
1.1 km
Trélaporte Glacier
1.8 km
Petit Rognon
1.7 km
Thendia Glacier
2.1 km
Step into the void
2.1 km
Piton Central of Aiguille du Midi
2 km
Piton Sud of Aiguille du Midi
2 km
Footbridge of the aiguille du Midi
2 km
Piton Nord of Aiguille du Midi
2 km
Séracs du Géant
2.4 kmReviews
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