Aiguille de Chardonnet, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Bonneville, Upper Savoy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Kontinentalna Francuska, 74400, Francuska
Nestled in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France, the Aiguille du Chardonnet stands tall at 3,824 meters. This striking peak is situated between the Glacier du Tour and the Argentière Glacier, near the French-Swiss border. Its summit, first reached on September 20, 1865, by R Fowler, M Balmat, and M Ducroz, is a beacon for mountaineers.
Aiguille du Chardonnet is renowned for its variety of climbing routes. The West Ridge, traditionally the ‘normal’ route, is now often used for descent, while the East Ridge, known as Forbes Arete, is celebrated as one of the Alps’ finest alpine mountaineering routes. The first ascent of the East Ridge was achieved by L, H, and T Aubert and M Crettez on July 30, 1899. Other notable routes include the North Buttress, North Couloir, and North West Couloir, each offering its unique challenges and experiences.
For those seeking to conquer its summit, the Aiguille du Chardonnet is most accessible from the Albert Premier Hut. Other huts like the Trient Hut and Saleina Hut also provide viable starting points for this alpine adventure.