Aiguille Pourrie, Mountain summit in Aiguilles Rouges massif, France
Located in the Haute-Savoie region at coordinates 45.9582539°N and 6.8580281°E, Aiguille Pourrie rises to an elevation of 2459 meters above sea level.
Mountaineers began exploring and documenting the routes to Aiguille Pourrie during the late nineteenth century, establishing various climbing paths to reach its peak.
The name Aiguille Pourrie, translating to 'Rotten Needle' in English, reflects the French alpine tradition of naming peaks based on their physical characteristics.
Climbers can access the summit through marked trails from late spring to early autumn, with necessary equipment including hiking boots and weather-appropriate clothing.
The mountain features a prominence of 93 meters and ranks as the 24th highest peak among 35 summits within the Réserve naturelle des Aiguilles rouges.
Elevation above the sea: 2,459 m
GPS coordinates: 45.95825,6.85803
Latest update: March 8, 2025 12:31
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