Aiguille de l'Éboulement

The Aiguille de l'Éboulement is a mountain peak straddling the French-Italian border with steep rock walls and intricate geological structures. The summit sits at high altitude and is surrounded by demanding terrain that requires specialized mountaineering skills to traverse.

Early mountaineers explored and recorded this peak during the 1800s, creating climbing routes that became reference paths for later generations. The established approach lines have remained largely unchanged as the preferred methods for reaching the summit.

The peak reflects the mountain climbing heritage of the Chamonix Valley, where residents have long viewed such summits as defining features of their homeland. Visitors can observe the climbing marks and equipment caches left over decades on the rock faces.

Climbing this peak demands advanced mountaineering skills and complete technical equipment, with weather conditions playing a major role in feasibility. Consulting with local mountain guides or joining an organized climbing expedition is strongly recommended before attempting the ascent.

The peak marks a watershed boundary where water on either side flows toward different seas, with one side draining to the Mediterranean and the other to the Adriatic. This hydrological dividing line is significant in the broader alpine water systems of the region.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Location: Courmayeur

Elevation above the sea: 3,599 m

Part of: France–Italy border, ligne de partage des eaux entre mer Adriatique et mer Méditerranée

GPS coordinates: 45.89317,7.00301

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:21