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Aiguille d'Argentière

Aiguille d'Argentière
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The eastern side of the Aiguille d'Argentière
Highest point
Elevation 3,901 m (12,799 ft)
Prominence 473 m (1,552 ft) 
Parent peak Grandes Jorasses
Coordinates 45°57′35.14″N 7°01′13.15″E / 45.9597611°N 7.0203194°E / 45.9597611; 7.0203194Coordinates: 45°57′35.14″N 7°01′13.15″E / 45.9597611°N 7.0203194°E / 45.9597611; 7.0203194
Geography
Aiguille d'Argentière is located in Alps
Aiguille d'Argentière
Aiguille d'Argentière
Location in the Alps
Location Haute-Savoie, France / Valais, Switzerland
Parent range Graian Alps
Geology
Mountain type Granite
Climbing
First ascent 15 July 1864 by Edward Whymper and A. Reilly with guides Michel Croz, M. Payot, H. Charlet
Easiest route West flank and north-west ridge (PD)

The Aiguille d'Argentière (3,901 metres (12,799 ft)) is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif on the border between France and Switzerland.

The first ascent of the mountain was by a British party comprising Edward Whymper and A. Reilly with guides Michel Croz, M. Payot, H. Charlet on 15 July 1864. The route they took was via the west flank and the north-west ridge.



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