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Mont Aiguille
| Mont Aiguille | |
|---|---|
| Elevation: | 2,085 metres (6,842 feet) |
| Latitude: | 44° 50′ N |
| Longitude: | 5° 33′ E |
| Location: | France |
| Range: | Dauphine Alps |
| First ascent: | 1492 by Antoine de Ville |
| Easiest route: | basic rock climb |
Mont Aiguille is a mountain in the French Alps, located 58 km (36 mi) southwest of Grenoble. The mountain is most noted for its first ascent in 1492. Charles VIII ordered that the peak be climbed, so one of his servants, Antoine de Ville made the ascent using a combination of ladders and other artificial aids.
External link
- Mont Aiguille on Peakware - photos
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