Grand Flambeau, Mountain peak at France-Italy border, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Grand Flambeau rises to 3566 meters within the Mont Blanc massif, offering views of Aiguilles Marbrées, Dent du Géant, and Mont Blanc peaks.
The first recorded ascent of Grand Flambeau took place on July 20, 1876, when Henri Cordier, Jacob Anderegg, and Kaspar Maurer reached the summit.
The mountain serves as a training ground for mountaineers developing their skills before undertaking more demanding ascents in other global ranges.
The southeast ridge from Col du Saussure provides the most direct route to the summit, with a technical grade of F+/PD- on the French scale.
Grand Flambeau marks part of the watershed line between the Adriatic Sea and Mediterranean Sea, demonstrating its geographical importance in the Alps.
Location: Chamonix-Mont-Blanc
Location: Courmayeur
Elevation above the sea: 3,566 m
Part of: France–Italy border, drainage divide between the Adriatic and Mediterranean seas
GPS coordinates: 45.84792,6.92815
Latest update: June 23, 2025 11:42
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