Aiguille de l'Encrena, Alpine summit in Mont Blanc massif, France.
The granite mountain reaches an elevation of 2776 meters and features vertical ridges that mark the landscape of the Mont Blanc range.
Mountain guides and climbers established multiple technical routes to the summit during the early developments of Alpine climbing in the 1900s.
The peak serves as a training ground for French mountaineers developing their skills in high-altitude Alpine environments.
Reaching the summit requires complete mountaineering equipment and physical preparation suitable for high-altitude conditions.
The specific weather patterns around the peak create remarkable ice formations during winter months, transforming the mountain's appearance.
Elevation above the sea: 2,776 m
GPS coordinates: 45.99666,6.89364
Latest update: June 18, 2025 22:47
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