Pigne d'Arolla (3,787 m) is a mountain in the Pennine Alps in Switzerland. The first ascent was made by A. W. Moore and Horace Walker with the guide Jakob Anderegg on 9 July 1865. It is commonly climbed as part of the Haute Route.
| Pigne d'Arolla | |
|---|---|
 Pigne d'Arolla | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,787 m (12,425 ft) |
| Prominence | 154 m (505 ft)[1] |
| Parent peak | La Serpentine |
| Coordinates | 45°59′28″N 7°27′18″E / 45.99111°N 7.45500°E |
| Geography | |
  Pigne d'Arolla Switzerland | |
| Location | Valais, Switzerland |
| Parent range | Pennine Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 9 July 1865 by A. W. Moore, Horace Walker and Jakob Anderegg |
Route edit
The standard route starts from the Cabane des Vignettes at 3,158 metres (10,361 ft) and contains some scrambling and snow travel. It is considered non-technical and easy for fit and experienced trekkers with snow skills.
2018 ski-hiking accident edit
Seven skiers in a party of 14 who made an unplanned overnight stay at 3,000 metres on the mountain in a snowstorm in April 2018, died of hypothermia or fall.[2][3]
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References edit
- ^ Retrieved from the Swisstopo topographic maps. The key col is the Col du Brenay (3,633 m).
- ^ "Swiss Alps: 4 climbers die after bad weather hits Pigne d'Arolla mountain route". Deutsche Welle. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
- ^ "Alpine ski-hiking accident claims seventh victim". swissinfo. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
External links edit
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