Aiguille de la Brenva, Mont Blanc

Name: Aiguille de la Brenva
Address: Mont Blanc, Italy

#36 among attractions in Mont Blanc

Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Aiguille de la Brenva is a remote rocky mountain peak in the Mont Blanc massif of the Alps. It lies wholly within Italy on a ridge descending south-east from the Tour Ronde. It has been described as "a spectacular fin with a fine E face". It stands on a ridge separating the Entrèves glacier from the Brenva glacier, yet is somewhat overshadowed by its larger neighbours, such as the Aiguille Blanche and the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey. Nevertheless, it is a distinctive peak, offering a number of very challenging climbs, especially on its east face which consists of vertical granite flakes and cracks. On its northern side stands a distinctive, slender rock pinnacle about 60 metres high, known as the Père Eternel. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 10725 ftCoordinates: 45°50'2"N, 6°55'8"E

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

Nearby attractions include: Torino Hut, Pointe Helbronner, Mont Maudit, Mont Blanc de Courmayeur.

1.1 miNE
Hiking, Alpine hut
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Natural attraction, Mountain
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2.4 miS
Hiking, Alpine hut
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
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1.8 miSW
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2 miSE
Church
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Natural attraction, Mountain
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