Pointe Lachenal is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps.
| Pointe Lachenal | |
|---|---|
  Pointe Lachenal Location in France | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,613 m (11,854 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°51′55″N 06°53′42″E / 45.86528°N 6.89500°E |
| Geography | |
| Location | Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France |
| Parent range | Mont Blanc Massif |
It is located above the Glacier du Géant, under the East face of Mont Blanc du Tacul and opposite the Aiguille du Midi.The mountain is a mix of snow and rock, and has many rock climbing routes. Popular alpine tours such as the north face climb of Mont-Blanc lead over the crest of the Pointe Lachenal.[1] It was named after French alpinist and guide Louis Lachenal (1921-1955).[2]
In the Annapurna Massif we find the mountain Lachenal Peak (7.140 m), also named after the same guide..
References
edit- ^ Eberlein, Hartmut; Gantzhorn, Ralf (2017-12-05). Hochtouren Westalpen Band 2: 101 Fels- und Eistouren zwischen Monviso und Mont Blanc (in German). Bergverlag Rother GmbH. ISBN 978-3-7633-3160-4.
- ^ "Pointe Lachenal : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost".
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