Mont Aiguille
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| Elevation | 2085 m./6842 ft. |
| Location |  France |
| Range | Vercors Plateau |
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| First ascent | 1492 by Antoine de Ville |
| Easiest route | basic rock climb |
Mont Aiguille (el. 2085 m./6842 ft.) is a mountain in the massif du Vercors in the French Prealps, located 58 km (36 mi) south of Grenoble. The mountain is most noted for its first ascent in 1492. Charles VIII ordered that the peak be climbed, so one of his servants, Antoine de Ville, made the ascent using a combination of ladders and other artificial aids. The ascent is described by François Rabelais in his Quart Livre.
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