Pigne d'Arolla
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Elevation3,787 m (12,425 ft)
Prominence154 m (505 ft)[1]
| 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 |
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.
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.
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