Grand Pilier d'Angle, Mont Blanc

Name: Grand Pilier d'Angle
Address: Mont Blanc, Italy

#15 among attractions in Mont Blanc

Natural attraction, Mountain

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The Grand Pilier d'Angle is a buttress on the southern side of Mont Blanc in the Mont Blanc massif in the Aosta Valley, Italy. ()

Alternative names: First ascent: 1822Elevation: 13921 ftCoordinates: 45°49'40"N, 6°52'46"E

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Grand Pilier d'Angle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Mont Blanc de Courmayeur, Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey, Aiguille Noire de Peuterey, Punta Baretti.

0.5 miW
Scenic Alps peak with hiking trails
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Famous peak first climbed in 1930
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Which popular attractions are close to Grand Pilier d'Angle?

Nearby attractions include Aiguille Blanche de Peuterey, Mont Blanc (8 min walk), Mont Blanc de Courmayeur, Mont Blanc (12 min walk), Pic Eccles, Mont Blanc (14 min walk), Punta Gugliermina, Mont Blanc (18 min walk).