Aiguilles d'Entrèves

The Aiguilles d'Entrèves is a rocky peak straddling the France-Italy border with exposed granite faces and well-defined climbing passages. The formation rises sharply from surrounding glacier areas, creating a distinctive silhouette that forms part of the wider Mont Blanc massif.

Alpine climbers first documented routes on this peak during the late 1800s, marking the beginning of systematic mountaineering exploration in the region. These early expeditions established the passages that climbers still use today.

The peak sits where two mountain cultures meet, with French and Italian climbers each bringing their own traditions and perspectives to the same rock. You can sense this blend when walking through the area, as locals from both sides speak their own languages and follow different mountaineering customs.

Access to the peak is possible from both the French side near Chamonix and the Italian side near Courmayeur, with cable cars helping visitors reach higher starting points. Mountain conditions change rapidly, so preparation for shifting weather and terrain is important for any visit.

The peak marks a crucial watershed dividing point where waters flow toward completely different sea basins, creating a hidden geographic boundary within the mountain. Most visitors overlook this hydrological feature, yet it shapes the entire landscape of the region.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Location: Courmayeur

Elevation above the sea: 3,600 m

Part of: France–Italy border, drainage divide between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas

GPS coordinates: 45.84483,6.91710

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:40