Aiguille de la Brenva
The Aiguille de la Brenva (3,269 metres (10,725 ft)) 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.
| Aiguille de la Brenva | |
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View of east face. The 60 metre tall Père Eternel is visible on the right flank, above the Brèche de la Brenva. | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,269 m (10,725 ft) |
| Coordinates | 45°50′16″N 6°55′03″E |
| Geography | |
Aiguille de la Brenva Alps | |
| Parent range | Mont Blanc massif |
| Climbing | |
| Access | From Torino Hut |
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