Aiguille du Chardonnet


The Aiguille du Chardonnet is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in Haute-Savoie, France. It lies between the and the Argentière Glacier. The border with Switzerland runs just east of the summit. The East or Forbes Arete provides a popular and classic mountaineering route to the summit.
The summit was first climbed on 20 September 1865, by a party comprising R Fowler, M Balmat and M Ducroz. The first winter ascent was made some time prior to 1914.

Routes

There are many other mountaineering routes on the Chardonnet. On the northern side these include the North Buttress ; North Couloir ; North West Couloir. On the south west face, Capucins Buttress Direct offers along and sustained climbing on rock at D+.

Access

The Aiguille du Chardonnet is most easily reached from the Albert Premier Hut, though the Trient Hut and Saleina Hut also give access.