Aiguillette des Posettes

Aiguillette des Posettes is a mountain summit located in the Chamonix-Mont-Blanc area that rises to 2201 meters. From the top, you can see the Mont Blanc massif and the Aiguilles Rouges mountains across the valley.

This summit became a destination for hikers and mountain enthusiasts from the surrounding communities. During the 1800s, local people extracted slate from quarries scattered around the mountainside.

The summit forms part of the Mont Blanc Marathon route, where athletes test their endurance through the challenging mountain terrain.

The hike usually starts from the village of Tour at 1450 meters and follows marked trails through the terrain. The complete round trip takes about 4 hours and requires good footing and proper mountain hiking gear.

This peak sits at the border where France meets Switzerland and offers views across both sides. From here visitors can see landscapes of both the Chamonix Valley and the Swiss canton of Valais.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Location: Vallorcine

Elevation above the sea: 2,201 m

GPS coordinates: 46.01812,6.94025

Latest update: December 15, 2025 13:24