Aiguille Verte
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Location
Overview
Elevation:
4,122m
/
13,523ft
Prominence:
689m
/
2,260ft
Mountain Range:
Graian Alps
Continent:
Europe
Country:
France
First ascent:
1865
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Description
The Aiguille Verte, lies on the Mont Blanc massif. In English, its name translates to 'The Green Needle'. It is famous for being first ascended a fortnight before the first ascent of the Matterhorn by the same party.