Grand Nomenon
Mountain in Italy
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Grand Nomenon (3,488m) is a mountain of the Graian Alps in Aosta Valley, Italy.
Prominence396 m (1,299 ft)[1]
| Grand Nomenon | |
|---|---|
Grand Nomenon | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 3,488 m (11,444 ft)[1] |
| Prominence | 396 m (1,299 ft)[1] |
| Listing | Alpine mountains above 3000 m |
| Coordinates | 45°36′43″N 7°14′10″E[1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Aosta Valley, Italy |
| Parent range | Graian Alps |
| Climbing | |
| First ascent | 1877 |
Despite being a fine pyramidal peak in its own right, Grand Nomenon lives somewhat in the shadow of its giant southern neighbour Grivola. The summit however provides a fantastic panorama and climbs usually start from the Cogne Valley to the north.[2]