Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey
Mountain of the Mont Blanc massif in Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey (4,112 m) is a mountain of the Mont Blanc massif in Italy. It is considered the most difficult and serious[1] of the alpine 4000-m mountains to climb.
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Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 4,112 m (13,491 ft) |
Coordinates | 45°49′28″N 6°52′58″E |
Geography | |
Parent range | Graian Alps |
Geology | |
Mountain type | Granite |
Climbing | |
First ascent | 31 July 1885 by Henry Seymour King with guides Emile Rey, Ambros Supersaxo and Aloys Anthamatten |
Easiest route | South-east ridge (D+) |
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There are three tops to the mountain:
- Pointe Güssfeldt (4,112 m)
- Pointe Seymour King (4,107 m)
- Pointe Jones (4,104 m)
The three tops are named after Paul Güssfeldt, Henry Seymour King and Humphrey Owen Jones.