Aiguille de la République

The Aiguille de la République rises to 3,305 meters within the Aiguilles de Chamonix range, featuring a steep monolithic peak of fifteen meters at its summit.

The first ascent occurred on July 29, 1904, when H.E. Beaujard and guide Joseph Simond, along with Louis Simond and Alfred Tournier, reached the peak.

The mountain received its name due to its summit profile resembling a Phrygian bonnet, a symbol associated with the French Revolution.

Climbers typically start their ascent from the Refuge de l'Envers des Aiguilles, located 805 meters east-southeast of the summit, following the Southeast route.

The initial climbing method involved using a crossbow sent from Paris to pass a knotted rope over the summit, a technique that remained standard until 1971.

Location: Haute-Savoie

Elevation above the sea: 3,305 m

Part of: Aiguilles de Chamonix

GPS coordinates: 45.90567,6.92126

Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:56