Pointe Lachenal

Pointe Lachenal is a mountain in the Mont Blanc massif in the French Alps.

Pointe Lachenal
Pointe Lachenal
Location in France
Highest point
Elevation3,613 m (11,854 ft)
Coordinates45°51′55″N 06°53′42″E
Geography
LocationHaute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France
Parent rangeMont Blanc Massif

It is located above the Glacier du Géant, under the East face of Mont Blanc du Tacul. The mountain is a mix of snow and rock, and has many rock climbing routes. It was named after the guide Louis Lachenal.[1]

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