Aiguille de Toule

Aiguille de Toule is a mountain summit in the Mont Blanc massif located at the France-Italy border, rising to 3538 meters. The peak features steep rock faces and permanent snow cover on its upper sections.

The summit was first reached on August 10, 1895, when mountaineers from both France and Italy achieved the ascent together. This early climb marked the start of regular mountaineering activity on the peak.

The mountain serves as a meeting point between French and Italian alpine traditions, attracting mountaineers from both nations throughout the climbing season.

Climbers typically start from the Aiguille du Midi cable car in Chamonix or the Skyway Monte Bianco from Courmayeur. Proper alpine gear including crampons and ice axes is essential for a safe ascent.

The north face presents a technical ski descent with gradients between 40 and 45 degrees, connecting to the Vallée Blanche route.

Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc

Location: Courmayeur

Elevation above the sea: 3,538 m

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

GPS coordinates: 45.84767,6.92183

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:31