Pointe Walker, Mountain summit on France-Italy border, Mont Blanc massif.
Description
Pointe Walker is a summit on the France-Italy border in the Mont Blanc massif, sitting at approximately 4,200 meters elevation. Its north face drops steeply toward the Leschaux Glacier and forms one of the most striking rock walls in the Alps.
History
The first documented ascent took place in 1868, when Horace Walker and guides Melchior Anderegg, Johann Jaun, and Julien Grange reached the summit. This achievement was part of the peak era of 19th-century alpinism, when major Alpine summits were being systematically climbed.
Culture
The summit is named after British climber Horace Walker, who made the first ascent here in 1868. The name reflects an important figure in early mountaineering history who left his mark on this region.
Practical
Access is via the Italian side through the Boccalatte cabin in the Ferret Valley near Courmayeur. Climbers should expect thin air at high altitude, steep routes, and variable weather conditions that require good fitness and mountain experience.
Did you know?
The summit marks an important watershed divide between two seas: water from its north side flows toward the Adriatic, while water from the south flows toward the Mediterranean. This invisible boundary crosses one of the Alps' wildest landscapes.
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