Punta Whymper, Mountain summit in Mont Blanc massif, France and Italy
The Punta Whymper reaches an elevation of 4,184 meters, forming part of the Grandes Jorasses range between Courmayeur and Chamonix-Mont-Blanc.
Edward Whymper and his climbing team completed the first recorded ascent of this peak in 1865, during a period of significant Alpine exploration.
The summit represents a meeting point between French and Italian Alpine traditions, influencing the mountaineering practices and techniques of both nations.
Climbers accessing Punta Whymper can find shelter at Bivacco Ettore Canzio, located 826 meters west of the peak, providing essential protection from weather conditions.
The mountain stands as a geographical marker on the Mediterranean-Adriatic watershed, dividing the water flows between these two major bodies of water.
Location: Courmayeur
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Elevation above the sea: 4,184 m
Part of: France–Italy border, drainage divide between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas, Grandes Jorasses
GPS coordinates: 45.86876,6.98498
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:58
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