Aiguille de Rochefort

#462 among destinations in Italy

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The Aiguille de Rochefort is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in France and Italy. The peak lies on the Rochefort arête between the Dent du Géant and the Grandes Jorasses and is usually climbed during a traverse of the ridge. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1873Elevation: 13127 ftCoordinates: 45°51'43"N, 6°57'36"E

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Aosta ValleyItaly

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Aiguille de Rochefort – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Torino Hut, Pointe Helbronner, Mont Maudit, Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey.

1.7 miSW
Hiking, Alpine hut
Torino Hut, Courmayeur
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Alpine summit accessed by cable car
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Natural attraction, Mountain
Mont Maudit, Mont Blanc
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4.6 miSW
Mont Blanc peak with extreme climbing
Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey, Mont Blanc
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3.7 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut
Rifugio Giorgio Bertone vecchio, Courmayeur
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Rifugio Monte Bianco
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Famous peak first climbed in 1930
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3.4 miS
Church
Notre Dame de Guérison sanctuary, Courmayeur
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4.5 miSW
Buttress on the side of Mont Blanc
Grand Pilier d'Angle, Mont Blanc
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Dôme de Rochefort
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Aiguille de Leschaux
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