Pointe Lachenal

Pointe Lachenal
Pointe Lachenal

Location in France

Highest point
Elevation 3,613 m (11,854 ft)
Coordinates 45°51′55″N 06°53′42″E / 45.86528°N 6.89500°E / 45.86528; 6.89500Coordinates: 45°51′55″N 06°53′42″E / 45.86528°N 6.89500°E / 45.86528; 6.89500
Geography
Location Haute-Savoie, Rhône-Alpes, France
Parent range Mont Blanc Massif

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

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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