Aiguille du Belvédère
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Aiguille du Belvédère is a mountain of Haute-Savoie, France. It is the highest peak in the Aiguilles Rouges range of the French Prealps and has an altitude of 2,965 metres (9,728 ft) above sea level.
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Aiguille du Belvédère | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,965 m (9,728 ft) |
Prominence | 505 m (1,657 ft)[1] |
Listing | Alpine mountains 2500-2999 m |
Coordinates | 45°59′15″N 06°52′24″E |
Geography | |
Location | Haute-Savoie, France |
Parent range | Aiguilles Rouges |
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Lying to the northwest of Chamonix, Aiguille du Belvedere is a popular climb as its position high above the Chamonix valley provides it with fantastic views of the Mont Blanc massif to its east and the Bernese Alps to its north. Lac Blanc lies on its eastern slopes.[2]