aiguille

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In 2007, about 50 cubic metres of ice fell from Planpincieux, while in September last year a mass of ice broke away from the Glacier de la Charpoua, on the south-east side of the Aiguille Verte, on the French side of Mont Blanc.

From The Guardian

The photo quickly went viral, with users accusing at the 63-year-old politician of tilting the angle to make it seem as if he was scaling the Aiguille d'Argentière in the Alps.

From Fox News

Bent forward so he is almost on hands and knees, the 63-year-old uses ropes and a chisel to grip the icy surface of the Aiguille d'Argentière mountain in the Alps.

From BBC

Eastwards, at Chamonix, take the cable car to the top of the Aiguille du Midi for lunch at the self-service cafeteria of Le 3842 Restaurant, named for its lofty altitude.

From The Guardian

There are optional hikes, plus a trip to the Aiguille du Midi mountain and an afternoon at a thermal spa.

From The Guardian